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Cornelians

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

was a name given to the ancient orthodox Christians by the Novatian party, because they held communion with Cornelius, bishop of Rome, rather than with his antagonist. (See NOVATIANS).

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