I seem to recall that there was a specific proponent of modalism during the Reformation, and that modalism was often referred to under his name, much as third-century modalism is referred to as "Sabellianism." Who was that man?
Quick question about modalism
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Alan D. Strange
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Fred:
Michael Servetus's view of the Trinity was a reprise of sorts of modalism.
Peace,
Alan
Michael Servetus's view of the Trinity was a reprise of sorts of modalism.
Peace,
Alan
One source says Servetus was accused of maintaining Sabellian modalism, but that interpretation could flow simply from his anti-Trinitarianism, with Sabellianism being a convenient label. You might have to compare the actual teachings. Here's an article on the history of Sabellius: https://banneroftruth.org/us/resources/articles/2016/sabellianism/
Ding, ding, ding! That is who I was thinking of. Especially remember (now) Owen speaking of Socinianism. Thank you!
Alan D. Strange
Puritan Board Senior
Fred:
There are a number of sources that suggest that Servetus held to a sort of modalism, with specifics involving the Son and the Spirit.
Socinianism, unlike Arianism, denies Christ's pre-existence (and, thus, His deity). Socinianism may be thought to have affinities with Ebionism in some ways (and thus dynamic monarchianism, or adoptionism), but not modal monarchianism (or Sabellianism).
Peace,
Alan
There are a number of sources that suggest that Servetus held to a sort of modalism, with specifics involving the Son and the Spirit.
Socinianism, unlike Arianism, denies Christ's pre-existence (and, thus, His deity). Socinianism may be thought to have affinities with Ebionism in some ways (and thus dynamic monarchianism, or adoptionism), but not modal monarchianism (or Sabellianism).
Peace,
Alan
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