Adoptivi
Encyclopedia
The Adoptivi, or Adoptiani, were an ancient religious
sect whose name comes from the manner in which they understood Jesus
to be the son of God
in Christianity
.
The Adoptivi base their theology on two Spanish
bishop
s, Felix of Urgel
and Elipand of Toledo. Elipand, writing to Felix for an account of his faith where the relationship of Jesus to God is concerned, was answered that, according to the use of the language in respect to Jesus' nature, Jesus was not the natural but adoptive son of God.
Both Elipand and Felix propagated this view towards the close of the 8th century. Both were charged, convicted, and condemned as heretics, and eventually renounced these views.
Religion
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sect whose name comes from the manner in which they understood Jesus
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
to be the son of God
Son of God
"Son of God" is a phrase which according to most Christian denominations, Trinitarian in belief, refers to the relationship between Jesus and God, specifically as "God the Son"...
in Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
.
The Adoptivi base their theology on two Spanish
Spain
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bishop
Bishop
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s, Felix of Urgel
Felix, Bishop of Urgel
Felix, Bishop of Urgel was a Christian bishop and theologian in the eighth century.Felix became Bishop at an unknown date and lived at the monastery Sant Sadurní de Tabernoles in the foothills of the Pyrenees....
and Elipand of Toledo. Elipand, writing to Felix for an account of his faith where the relationship of Jesus to God is concerned, was answered that, according to the use of the language in respect to Jesus' nature, Jesus was not the natural but adoptive son of God.
Both Elipand and Felix propagated this view towards the close of the 8th century. Both were charged, convicted, and condemned as heretics, and eventually renounced these views.