Adiaphoristic controversy
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The Adiaphoristic controversy was a 16th-century theological dispute within Lutheranism over whether certain religious practices deemed "adiaphora" (indifferent things) could be accepted or mandated without compromising core doctrine.
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| Adiaphoristic controversy canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Adiaphoristic controversy Context triple: [Jakob Andreae, participantIn, Adiaphoristic controversy]
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Origenist controversy
The Origenist controversy was a major theological dispute in the early Christian Church over the teachings and legacy of the theologian Origen, particularly concerning issues like the pre-existence of souls and the eventual restoration of all beings.
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Pelagian controversy
The Pelagian controversy was a major early Christian theological dispute over original sin, human free will, and divine grace, sparked by the teachings of Pelagius and condemned as heresy by the Western Church.
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Hesychast controversy
The Hesychast controversy was a 14th-century theological and mystical dispute within the Eastern Orthodox Church over the nature of divine light and the practice of contemplative prayer, most notably associated with Gregory Palamas.
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Filioque controversy
The Filioque controversy is a major theological dispute between the Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic churches over the addition of the phrase "and the Son" to the Nicene Creed’s description of the Holy Spirit’s procession, contributing significantly to the East–West Schism.
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Nestorian controversy
The Nestorian controversy was a 5th-century Christological dispute over the nature and person of Christ, centering on the teachings of Nestorius and the title of Mary as Theotokos, which led to major church councils and lasting schisms.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: Adiaphoristic controversy Target entity description: The Adiaphoristic controversy was a 16th-century theological dispute within Lutheranism over whether certain religious practices deemed "adiaphora" (indifferent things) could be accepted or mandated without compromising core doctrine.
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A.
Origenist controversy
The Origenist controversy was a major theological dispute in the early Christian Church over the teachings and legacy of the theologian Origen, particularly concerning issues like the pre-existence of souls and the eventual restoration of all beings.
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B.
Pelagian controversy
The Pelagian controversy was a major early Christian theological dispute over original sin, human free will, and divine grace, sparked by the teachings of Pelagius and condemned as heresy by the Western Church.
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C.
Hesychast controversy
The Hesychast controversy was a 14th-century theological and mystical dispute within the Eastern Orthodox Church over the nature of divine light and the practice of contemplative prayer, most notably associated with Gregory Palamas.
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D.
Filioque controversy
The Filioque controversy is a major theological dispute between the Eastern Orthodox and Western Catholic churches over the addition of the phrase "and the Son" to the Nicene Creed’s description of the Holy Spirit’s procession, contributing significantly to the East–West Schism.
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E.
Nestorian controversy
The Nestorian controversy was a 5th-century Christological dispute over the nature and person of Christ, centering on the teachings of Nestorius and the title of Mary as Theotokos, which led to major church councils and lasting schisms.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
16th-century religious conflict
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Lutheran controversy ⓘ theological controversy ⓘ |
| codifiedIn | Formula of Concord NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| concerns |
Christian freedom
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authority of secular rulers in church matters ⓘ interpretation of Lutheran confessions ⓘ limits of compromise with Roman Catholic practices ⓘ relationship between doctrine and church ceremonies ⓘ status of indifferent ceremonies in worship ⓘ whether adiaphora may be imposed by authorities ⓘ |
| endTime | approximately 1560 ⓘ |
| hasCause |
Augsburg Interim
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Leipzig Interim NERFINISHED ⓘ attempts to reconcile Protestants and Catholics after the Schmalkaldic War ⓘ political pressure from Emperor Charles V ⓘ |
| hasToDoWith |
Christian theology
NERFINISHED
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Protestant Reformation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influenced |
Article X of the Formula of Concord
NERFINISHED
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later Lutheran confessional identity ⓘ |
| keyFigure |
Elector Maurice of Saxony
NERFINISHED
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Johann Pfeffinger NERFINISHED ⓘ Matthias Flacius Illyricus NERFINISHED ⓘ Nicholas von Amsdorf NERFINISHED ⓘ Philipp Melanchthon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageOfPrimarySources |
German
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Latin ⓘ |
| location |
Electorate of Saxony
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Holy Roman Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ Leipzig NERFINISHED ⓘ Wittenberg NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainTopic | adiaphora ⓘ |
| positionHeld |
Gnesio-Lutheran party rejected acceptance of adiaphora when demanded by opponents of the gospel
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Melanchthonian party allowed certain ceremonies as adiaphora under political pressure ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Augsburg Interim
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Gnesio-Lutheran movement NERFINISHED ⓘ Leipzig Interim NERFINISHED ⓘ Philippist party ⓘ confessionalization in early modern Germany ⓘ doctrine of Christian liberty ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Lutheranism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| result |
clarification of Lutheran teaching on adiaphora
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deep division among early Lutherans ⓘ formation of Gnesio-Lutheran (genuine Lutheran) opposition ⓘ |
| startTime | 1548 ⓘ |
| theologicalIssue |
extent to which external rites may be altered without betraying the gospel
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whether ceremonies indifferent in themselves cease to be indifferent under persecution ⓘ |
| timePeriod | post-Schmalkaldic War era ⓘ |
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