Socinianism

Socinianism summarises the beliefs of the Socinians, followers of Laelius Socinus (died 1562 in Zürich) and of his nephew Faustus Socinus (died 1604 in Poland).

Related Topics:
Laelius Socinus - 1562 - Zürich - Faustus Socinus - 1604 - Poland

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The Socinians congregated especially in the Transylvania, in Poland (see Polish brethren) and in the Netherlands. They held sceptical views on reason and rejected orthodox teachings on the Trinity and on the divinity of Jesus, as summarised in the Racovian Catechism.

Related Topics:
Transylvania - Poland - Polish brethren - Netherlands - Reason - Trinity - Jesus - Racovian Catechism

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The Socinians were driven from their seat at Rakow in 1643.

Related Topics:
Rakow - 1643

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Compare Socianism.

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