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Eunomian

Eunomian

9.9
A person who follows the teachings of Eunomius, an early Christian leader
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: eunomiano
  • The Eunomian sect was known for its unique interpretations of Christian doctrine.

Examples

  • In the meantime, the Eunomian community continues much in the same way that it had been operating before.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Peter Van Nuffelen has also argued that this passage describes the separation of Eunomians not only from the existing church hierarchy but also from the state.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Additionally, his history shows that the Eunomian historian viewed the revelation of divine will as essential to understanding the events of the past.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Given the chaotic relationship between Eunomians and the imperial court, it would make sense for episcopal leadership to eventually distance itself from imperial power.

    Academic text (2018)
  • It is possible that this is what Eunomians in fact did, but Philostorgius did not seem to portray them that way.

    Academic text (2018)
  • In this analysis, Marasco writes, "we must not forget that the work of Philostorgius is not, in fact, a history of the Christian church; it is, however, at first a history of the Arian church and then the Eunomian church."

    Academic text (2018)
  • In Philostorgius's account, Theophilus played a prominent role in the Eunomian community and enjoyed some degree of success within the church-court circle of Constantius.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Leppin states that he expected Philostorgius to view imperial rule differently from the Nicene historians because Philostorgius was a Eunomian.

    Academic text (2018)
  • I tend to concur with the argument that the title and epigrams come from Philostorgius himself because the title refers to him as a Eunomian in contrast to Photius's consistent references to him as an Arian.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Many scholars have studied the writings of Eunomian theologians to understand their beliefs.

Surface Forms

Eunomian main

Morphology

Eunomian = Eunomius (transparent) = Eunomius + ian

The noun for a member of the sect is a straightforward denominal formation from the proper name with '-ian'.

Etymology

Eunomian is named after Eunomius, and the name contains eu- 'good' and nomos 'law', which helps you remember the original name. So, a Eunomian is someone who followed the beliefs or practices of that early Christian group.