Montanism
Montanism
SEE MONTANISTS,
Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Montanism
A Christian movement dated about the middle of the second century centering about the teachings of the prophet Montanus and two women, Prisca and Maximilla. They distinguished between mortal and venial sins, practiced ascetic ideals and believed themselves to possess the pure type of Christian living on the authority of a special revelation from the Holy Spirit. The movement faded out about the 4th century. Tertullian, famous Latin churchman, was for a time a member. — V.F.