Audaean

/ɔːˈdeɪən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of Audaeus, an ancient Gnostic teacher, or his followers and teachings.

Etymology

From Audaeus, a 2nd-century Gnostic religious figure, plus the suffix -an meaning 'of or relating to.' The term emerged in ecclesiastical historical texts to describe this obscure but documented Gnostic sect.

Kelly Says

Audaeanism is one of history's lost religions—so obscure that we know about it mainly through critics who tried to refute it, making ancient heresies one of history's most fascinating detective stories.

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