MONTANIST


Meaning of MONTANIST in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmän-tə-nist ]

noun

Etymology: Montanus, 2d century A.D. Phrygian schismatic

Date: 1577

: an adherent of a Christian sect arising in the late second century and stressing apocalyptic expectations, the continuing prophetic gifts of the Spirit, and strict ascetic discipline

• Mon·ta·nism -tə-ˌni-zəm noun

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