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<p> (1.), a name given by Irenaeus, Epiphanius, and [[Theodoret]] to a sect ofOphites, whom modern writers call more correctly [[Cainites]] (q.v.). </p> <p> (2.) A sect mentioned by Tertullian, which rejected the doctrine of baptism. It is doubtful whether this sect is identical with the preceding. | Caians <ref name="term_29424" /> | ||
==References == | <p> '''(1.),''' a name given by Irenaeus, Epiphanius, and [[Theodoret]] to a sect ofOphites, whom modern writers call more correctly [[Cainites]] (q.v.). </p> <p> '''(2.)''' A sect mentioned by Tertullian, which rejected the doctrine of baptism. It is doubtful whether this sect is identical with the preceding. Tertullian mentions a certain Quintilla, as the founder, and some have concluded from this that the sect is identical with the Quintillians (q.v.). </p> | ||
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<ref name="term_29424"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/cyclopedia-of-biblical-theological-and-ecclesiastical-literature/caians Caians from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature]</ref> | <ref name="term_29424"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/cyclopedia-of-biblical-theological-and-ecclesiastical-literature/caians Caians from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:35, 15 October 2021
Caians [1]
(1.), a name given by Irenaeus, Epiphanius, and Theodoret to a sect ofOphites, whom modern writers call more correctly Cainites (q.v.).
(2.) A sect mentioned by Tertullian, which rejected the doctrine of baptism. It is doubtful whether this sect is identical with the preceding. Tertullian mentions a certain Quintilla, as the founder, and some have concluded from this that the sect is identical with the Quintillians (q.v.).
