Tractarianism

American  

[trak-tair-ee-uh-niz-uhm] / trækˈtɛər i əˌnɪz əm /

noun

1. the religious opinions and principles of the Oxford movement, especially in its early phase, given in a series of 90 papers called Tracts for the Times, published at Oxford, England, 1833–41.

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Tractarianism British  

/ trækˈtɛərɪəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. another name for the Oxford Movement

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Other Word Forms

• Tractarian
  noun

Etymology

Origin of Tractarianism

1830–40; Tractarian ( def. ) + -ism

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Tractarianism

In other words, did Tractarianism exist in 1825, eight years before it was engendered by Keble’s sermon?” 

From George Borrow The Man and His Books by Edward Thomas

On the first introduction of Tractarianism into Scotland, the full choir service had been established in an Episcopal church, where a noble family had adopted those views, and carried them out regardless of expense.

From Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character by Edward Bannerman Ramsay

Tractarianism is seen to be what many had proclaimed it,—the strict ally of Rome.

From The Eclipse of Faith Or, A Visit To A Religious Sceptic by Henry Rogers

It has quieted men's fears with regard to the Pope, and directed them towards Tractarianism.

From Lady John Russell by

It was eagerly pressed with ingenious and persevering arguments by Mr. Golightly, the indefatigable and long-labouring opponent of all that savoured of Tractarianism.

From The Oxford Movement Twelve Years, 1833-1845 by R. W. (Richard William) Church