supralapsarianism

[ soo-pruh-lap-sair-ee-uh-niz-uhm ]

noun

, Theology.

1. the doctrine that the decree of election preceded human creation and the Fall ( infralapsarianism ).

Other Words From

• supra·lap·sari·an noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of supralapsarianism¹

1765–75; supra- + lapsarian, as in infralapsarian + -ism

Example Sentences

The issue of supralapsarianism v. infralapsarianism was avoided.

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