valentinian

Speech parts

1. valentinian - Noun

2. Valentinian - Proper noun

Meaning

One of a school of Judaizing Gnostics in the second century; -- so called from Valentinus, the founder.

Examples

According to the Valentinian Gnostics, there are three classes of human beings. Source: Internet

Arbogast and Valentinian had frequently disputed rulership over the Western Roman Empire, and Valentinian was also noted to have complained of Arbogast's control over him to Theodosius. Source: Internet

In his article entitled "The Demiurge," J.P. Arendzen sums up the Valentinian view of the salvation of man. Source: Internet

Aetius was given the duty of relieving Orléans by Emperor Valentinian III. Source: Internet

Elements of Valentinian versions of Gnostic myth suggest to some that its understanding of the universe may have been monistic rather than a dualistic one. Source: Internet

Emperor Valentinian I moves to Paris to command the army and defend the Gallic cities. Source: Internet

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