Ebionitism

/ˈiːbiənɪˌtɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The religious beliefs and practices of the Ebionites; another term for Ebionism.

Etymology

From ebionite combined with the suffix -ism (a practice, system, or belief), creating a synonym for ebionism to emphasize the systematic nature of their doctrines.

Kelly Says

Having multiple terms like 'ebionism' and 'ebionitism' for the same concept shows how specialized theological vocabulary can become—scholars needed precision when discussing these subtle but crucial differences in early Christian belief.

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