What's the difference between pelagian and pelagianism?

Pelagian


Definition:

  • (a.) Of or pertaining to the sea; marine; pelagic; as, pelagian shells.
  • (n.) A follower of Pelagius, a British monk, born in the later part of the 4th century, who denied the doctrines of hereditary sin, of the connection between sin and death, and of conversion through grace.
  • (a.) Of or pertaining to Pelagius, or to his doctrines.

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Pelagianism


Definition:

  • (n.) The doctrines of Pelagius.

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