Montanism

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Montanism was an early Christian prophetic movement of the 2nd and 3rd centuries, known for its rigorous moral demands, emphasis on new revelations from the Holy Spirit, and association with the theologian Tertullian.

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Montanism canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Christian movement
Christian sect
prophetic movement
alsoKnownAs New Prophecy
associatedWith Tertullian
condemnedAt local synods in Asia Minor
consideredAs heresy by many early church authorities
coreBelief New Prophecy as fulfillment of Christian revelation
continuing revelation through the Holy Spirit
imminent end of the world
countryOfOrigin Roman Empire
endTime 3rd century
foundedBy Montanus
geographicSpread Asia Minor
North Africa
Rome
Western Mediterranean
hasCharacteristic asceticism
charismatic prophecy
ecstatic prophecy
emphasis on new revelations from the Holy Spirit
enthusiastic spirituality
millenarian expectation
rigorous moral demands
strict discipline
hasLeader Maximilla
Montanus
Priscilla
historicalPeriod early Christianity
influenced Tertullian
influencedBy Phrygian ecstatic religious traditions
languageOfExpression Greek
legacy debates over prophecy and church authority in Christianity
opposedBy Roman Catholicism
surface form: Catholic Church

early church bishops
originatedIn Asia Minor
Phrygia
practices extended fasting
frequent prophecy in Christian assemblies
rigorous discipline for sinners
strict penance
regardedAs schismatic by many church leaders
religiousTradition Christianity
scripturalFocus Book of Revelation
Gospel of John
startTime 2nd century
viewOnChurchAuthority emphasized authority of prophets over bishops
viewOnMarriage discouraged second marriages
viewOnMartyrdom valued martyrdom highly

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Tertullian movement Montanism
Praxeas opposedMovement Montanism