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Semi-Pelagianism
Also known as Massilianism
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Later label for Gallic monks' views on grace and free will, opposed by Prosper and settled at Orange (529).
Wikipedia extract
Semi-Pelagianism is a historical Christian theological and soteriological school of thought about the role of free will in salvation. In semi-Pelagian thought, a distinction is made between the beginning of faith and the increase of faith. Semi-Pelagian thought teaches that the latter half – growing in faith – is the work of God, while the beginning of faith is an act of free will, with grace supervening only later.
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- Semi-Pelagianism · Wikipedia contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata Q1319515 · Wikidata contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC0 1.0
- Catholic Encyclopedia (1907-1912) article · Various (Catholic Encyclopedia)Accessed 2026-11-12 · 1907-1912 text public domain in the US; dated and confessional, use for history of reception
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- Library of Congress sh85119887
- Catholic Encyclopedia 13703a
Related
- John Cassian · person
- Prosper of Aquitaine · person
- Council of Orange (529) · council
grace · 5th-century