ebionitism

/ɛbɪəˈnɪtɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of early Christianity that rejected the divinity of Jesus Christ, emphasizing his humanity, and often associated with the Ebionites.

“The scholar’s research focused on the historical context of Ebionitism in ancient Jewish Christianity.”

2. noun

A form of Gnosticism that emphasized the material world as evil and the spiritual realm as good.

“The philosopher’s ideas on Ebionitism drew heavily from Gnostic texts and the teachings of early Christian sects.”

Synonyms

  • Early Christianity
  • Gnosticism

Antonyms

  • Mainstream Christianity
  • Orthodox Christianity