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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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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.

From The Making of the New Testament by Benjamin Wisner Bacon

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

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

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

From The Canon of the Bible by Samuel Davidson

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.

From The Making of the New Testament by Benjamin Wisner Bacon

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