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Doctrine vs Jovinianist - What's the difference?

doctrine | jovinianist |

As nouns the difference between doctrine and jovinianist

is that doctrine is a belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters while jovinianist is (historical) an adherent to the doctrines of jovinian, a monk of the fourth century, who denied the virginity of mary and opposed the asceticism of his time.

doctrine

Noun

(en noun)
  • A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
  • The body of teachings of a religion, or a religious leader, organization, group or text.
  • The incarnation is a basic doctrine of classical Christianity.
    The four noble truths summarise the main doctrines of Buddhism.

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    jovinianist

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (historical) An adherent to the doctrines of Jovinian, a monk of the fourth century, who denied the virginity of Mary and opposed the asceticism of his time.
  • (Webster 1913)