Tractarianism

[ trak-tair-ee-uh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. the religious opinions and principles of the Oxford movement, especially in its early phase, given in a series of 90 papers called Tracts for the Times, published at Oxford, England, 1833–41.

Tractarianism

/ trækˈtɛərɪəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. another name for the Oxford Movement

Derived Forms

• Tracˈtarian, nounadjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tractarianism¹

1830–40; Tractarian ( def ) + -ism

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tractarianism¹

after the series of tracts, Tracts for the Times , published between 1833 and 1841, in which the principles of the movement were presented

Example Sentences

The Oxford Tractarianism between 1832-46 is only one of many manifestations of religious life which mark that epoch, and which nearly perplexed into infidelity the Oxford verger aforesaid.

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The younger man had the good sense not to imitate his master’s style, while he learnt from him clear, sharply-outlined, fearless judgment; and the mists of Tractarianism rolled away for ever.

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She wrote, and published anonymously, an essay questioning the Morality of Tractarianism, which was attributed to John Henry Newman.

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He attacks the two extremes of Tractarianism and Skepticism; gives large and sound expositions of Dr. Whately's views of criminal jurisprudence; and attempts special biographical sketches, such as Fuller's, Luther's, Pascal's, and Plato's.

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She was glad to find that her cousin's most intimate friend was not likely to lead him into the errors of Tractarianism.

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