Paulinism

[ paw-luh-niz-uhm ]

/ ˈpɔ ləˌnɪz əm /

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noun

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

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Origin of Paulinism

First recorded in 1855–60; Pauline + -ism

Paul·in·ist, nounPaul·in·is·tic, adjectivePaul·in·is·ti·cal·ly, adverb

Not in its primary data, but in their logical development and application, lies the specifically Pauline in Paulinism.
The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Galatians|G. G. Findlay
This conclusion was, in the view of the Legalist, a reductio ad absurdum of Paulinism.
The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Galatians|G. G. Findlay
The second, historical note of original Paulinism we recognize in the writers attitude towards Judaism.
The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians|G. G. Findlay
Irenæus immediately shows the influence of Paulinism very clearly.
History of Dogma, Volume 2 (of 7)|Adolph Harnack

We here leave out of account learned attempts to expound Paulinism.
History of Dogma, Volume 1 (of 7)|Adolph Harnack