Paulinism

[ paw-luh-niz-uhm ]

noun

1. the body of theological doctrine taught by or attributed to the apostle Paul.

Other Words From

• Paulin·ist noun
• Paulin·istic adjective
• Paulin·isti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of Paulinism¹

First recorded in 1855–60; Pauline + -ism

Example Sentences

It is no surprise, then, to find even at the headquarters of Paulinism early in the second century a sweeping tendency to react toward the 'apostolic' standards.

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Had nothing intervened between Gnostics and reactionaries the most vital elements of Paul's gospel might well have disappeared, even at this great headquarters of Paulinism.

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What we must call, in distinction from Paulinism, 'apostolic' Christianity is well represented in the Book of Acts.

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Holsten was an adherent of the T�bingen school, and held to Baur’s views on the alleged antagonism between Petrinism and Paulinism.

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The second, historical note of original Paulinism we recognize in the writer’s attitude towards Judaism.

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