pelagius

• Eigenname eines britischen oder irischen Mönchs, der die Lehren von der Erbsünde und der Prädestination ablehnte und die menschliche Güte und Willensfreiheit verteidigte; seine Ansichten wurden 431 auf dem Konzil von Ephesus als häretisch verurteilt.

A proper noun referring to a British or Irish monk who denied the doctrines of original sin and predestination, defending human goodness and free will; his views were declared heretical by the Council of Ephesus in 431.

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1. Historical religious figureC2formal

   A British or Irish monk (circa 360-418) who argued against the doctrines of original sin and predestination, emphasizing human free will and moral responsibility. His teachings were condemned as heresy at the Council of Ephesus in 431.

   Pelagius

   • Pelagius was a prominent theologian in the early 5th century.
   • The writings of Pelagius sparked a major controversy in the Christian church.
   • Augustine of Hippo was a fierce opponent of Pelagius.