Abelite

/ˈæbəlaɪt/ noun

Definition

A member of an obscure heretical sect in early Christian history; a related mineral name.

Etymology

From the heretical group name 'Abelites' (or 'Abelonians'), possibly from Hebrew 'Hevel' (Abel), or from Greek 'a-' (without) + 'ballein' (throw/property).

Kelly Says

Abelites were so obscure that we know almost nothing about them—they appear in one ancient list of heresies and then vanish from history!

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