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  • 51Alcuin of York — (c. 730/735 804)    An Anglo Saxon scholar, trained in the tradition of the Venerable Bede, Alcuin was the most important and influential of Charlemagne s court scholars. As one of Charlemagne s most trusted advisors, Alcuin participated in… …

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  • 52adoptionism —   n. doctrine that Christ was Son of God by adoption and not birth.    ♦ adoptionist, n. & a …

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  • 53cerinthian — I. ēən adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Cerinthus, 1st century A.D. Syrian heresiarch + English ian : relating to Cerinthus or his doctrine of adoptionist Christology II. noun ( s) Usage: usually capitalized …

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  • 54adoptianist — noun see adoptionist * * * adopˈtianist or adopˈtionist noun • • • Main Entry: ↑adopt …

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