pelagius

• Nom propre désignant un moine britannique ou irlandais qui a nié les doctrines du péché originel et de la prédestination, défendant la bonté humaine et le libre arbitre ; ses vues ont été déclarées hérétiques au concile d'Éphèse en 431.

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.

indénombrable · nom propre

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.

   Pélage (religieux)

   • 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.