Agnoite

/ˈæɡnoʊaɪt/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling or alternative term for an agnoete; a believer in the doctrine that God lacks foreknowledge of future events.

Etymology

From Greek 'a-' (not) + 'gnosis' (knowledge) + '-ite' (follower or member). An alternative spelling variation of 'agnoete' used in some historical texts.

Kelly Says

The spelling variation 'agnoite' versus 'agnoete' shows how early Christian heresies weren't always documented consistently—different church fathers used different spellings to describe the same dangerous beliefs!

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