infusionism

[in-fyoo-zhuh-niz-uh m]

noun Theology.

the doctrine that the soul existed in a previous state and is infused into the body at conception or birth.

Origin of infusionism

First recorded in 1880–85; infusion + -ism

Related formsin·fu·sion·ist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for infusionism

infusionism

noun

Christian theol the doctrine that at the birth of each individual a pre-existing soul is implanted in his body, to remain there for the duration of his earthly life

Derived Formsinfusionist, noun, adjective

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