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Asclepiodoteans

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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were a small Christian sect which arose in the 3d century, in the reign of the emperor Heliogabalus. It derived its name from Asclepiodotus, who taught, like the modern Socinians, the mere humanity of Jesus Christ. They were excommunicated by Vibanus, bishop of Rome, in 221.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Asclepiodoteans'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/asclepiodoteans.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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