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Paulinism

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[paw-luh-niz-uhm] / ˈpɔ ləˌnɪz əm /

noun

  1. 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

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Having little sympathy with Paulinism he attached his belief much more to the primitive apostles.

From The Canon of the Bible by Samuel Davidson

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

From The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians by G. G. Findlay

The Old Testament stage of religion is really transcended and overcome in the Johannine Christianity, just as in Paulinism, and in the theology of the epistle to the Hebrews.

From History of Dogma, Volume 1 (of 7) by Neil Buchanan

Even a history of Paulinism will be sought for in the book in vain.

From History of Dogma, Volume 1 (of 7) by Neil Buchanan

They, however, not only adopted theologoumena from Paulinism, but also acquired from Paul a more ardent feeling of religious freedom as well as a deeper reverence for love and knowledge as contrasted with lower morality.

From History of Dogma, Volume 2 (of 7) by Neil Buchanan

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