Julian of Eclanum
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Julian of Eclanum was a 5th-century Christian bishop and theologian best known as a leading defender of Pelagian views against Augustine’s doctrine of original sin.
All labels observed (1)
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| Julian of Eclanum canonical | 4 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Julian of Eclanum Context triple: [Pelagianism, associatedWith, Julian of Eclanum]
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A.
Julian the Apostate
Julian the Apostate was a 4th-century Roman emperor known for his attempt to restore paganism and roll back the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire.
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Eusebius of Nicomedia
Eusebius of Nicomedia was a 4th-century Christian bishop and influential Arian supporter who played a key role in the theological and political controversies surrounding the Council of Nicaea.
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C.
Victorinus
Victorinus is a masculine given name and surname of Latin origin, historically borne by early Christian saints and Roman figures, and related to the name Victor.
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D.
Saint Hippolytus
Saint Hippolytus is an early Christian theologian and martyr, traditionally regarded as one of the most important third-century Church Fathers.
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Rufinus of Aquileia
Rufinus of Aquileia was a 4th–5th century Christian theologian, translator, and historian best known for his Latin translations of Greek theological works and his influential writings on early monasticism and church history.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Julian of Eclanum Target entity description: Julian of Eclanum was a 5th-century Christian bishop and theologian best known as a leading defender of Pelagian views against Augustine’s doctrine of original sin.
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A.
Julian the Apostate
Julian the Apostate was a 4th-century Roman emperor known for his attempt to restore paganism and roll back the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire.
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B.
Eusebius of Nicomedia
Eusebius of Nicomedia was a 4th-century Christian bishop and influential Arian supporter who played a key role in the theological and political controversies surrounding the Council of Nicaea.
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C.
Victorinus
Victorinus is a masculine given name and surname of Latin origin, historically borne by early Christian saints and Roman figures, and related to the name Victor.
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D.
Saint Hippolytus
Saint Hippolytus is an early Christian theologian and martyr, traditionally regarded as one of the most important third-century Church Fathers.
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E.
Rufinus of Aquileia
Rufinus of Aquileia was a 4th–5th century Christian theologian, translator, and historian best known for his Latin translations of Greek theological works and his influential writings on early monasticism and church history.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian theologian
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Latin Church Father ⓘ Pelagian theologian ⓘ bishop ⓘ late antique philosopher ⓘ |
| activeInCentury | 5th century ⓘ |
| associatedWithCouncil |
Council of Ephesus
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surface form:
Council of Ephesus (431, condemnation of Pelagianism affirmed)
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| birthPlace | Eclanum ⓘ |
| church |
Latin Church worldwide
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surface form:
Latin Church
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| condemnedAs | heretic ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | Western Roman Empire ⓘ |
| dateOfBirth | circa 386 ⓘ |
| dateOfDeath | circa 454 ⓘ |
| educatedBy |
Pelagius
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surface form:
Pelagius (indirectly, as theological mentor)
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| ethicalView |
insistence on the goodness of marriage and sexuality as created by God
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rejection of the idea that concupiscence itself is sin ⓘ |
| excommunicatedBy |
Pope Celestine I
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Pope Zosimus ⓘ |
| influenced |
later anti-Augustinian traditions
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medieval discussions of grace and free will ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Eastern ascetic theology
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Pelagius ⓘ Rufinus of Syria ⓘ |
| knownFrom |
quotations in Augustine’s anti-Pelagian works
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writings preserved in fragments ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | Latin ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Eclanum, Campania ⓘ |
| movement | Pelagianism ⓘ |
| name | Julian of Eclanum self-link ⓘ |
| notableFor | leading defender of Pelagian views against Augustine ⓘ |
| notableWork |
Ad Florum
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Ad Turbantium ⓘ Ad Valentinum ⓘ Contra Augustinum (reconstructed from fragments) ⓘ |
| opponent |
Augustine of Hippo
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Pope Celestine I ⓘ Pope Zosimus ⓘ |
| opposedDoctrine |
Augustine of Hippo’s doctrine of original sin
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Augustinian predestination ⓘ |
| positionHeld | bishop of Eclanum ⓘ |
| presentDayLocation | Eclanum, near modern Mirabella Eclano, Italy ⓘ |
| reasonForExcommunication | defense of Pelagianism ⓘ |
| regionOfActivity |
Eastern Mediterranean
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Italy ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| sexOrGender | male ⓘ |
| theologicalView |
affirmation of human free will
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denial of original sin as inherited guilt ⓘ emphasis on human moral responsibility ⓘ |
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