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Valentinus

[ val-uh n-tahy-nuh s ]

/ ˌvæl ənˈtaɪ nəs /

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noun

Valentine(def 2).

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Examples from the Web for valentinus

As the author of the "Evolution of Christianity" truly says, we have here a condensation of the ons of Valentinus.
The Influence of Buddhism on Primitive Christianity|Arthur Lillie
Here, again, are Marcion and Valentinus; but perhaps they are not in esteem with you.
Aurelian|William Ware
The task, which had been begun by Philo and carried on by Valentinus and his school, was now undertaken in the Church.
History of Dogma, Volume 2 (of 7)|Adolph Harnack
What tests are used in the cases of Valentinus and Basilides in the second chapter?
When Were Our Gospels Written?|Charles Bradlaugh

It appears in the Pistis Sophia which perhaps represents the school of Valentinus.
Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Charles Eliot