Antonyms for heresy
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : her-uh-see |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɛr ə si |
Definition of heresy
Origin :- "an opinion of private men different from that of the catholick and orthodox church" [Johnson], c.1200, from Old French heresie (12c.), from Latin hæresis, "school of thought, philosophical sect," used by Christian writers for "unorthodox sect or doctrine," from Greek hairesis "a taking or choosing, a choice," from haireisthai "take, seize," middle voice of hairein "to choose," of unknown origin, perhaps from PIE *ser- "to seize" (cf. Hittite šaru "booty," Welsh herw "booty").
- The Greek word was used in the New Testament in reference to the Sadducees, Pharisees, and even the Christians, as sects of Judaism, but in English bibles it usually is translated sect. Meaning "religious belief opposed to the orthodox doctrines of the Church" evolved in Late Latin. Transferred (non-religious) use from late 14c.
- noun unorthodox opinion, especially in religious matters
- During all that time the Arian heresy had no root in the West.
- Extract from : « The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI » by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Allies
- Egypt and Syria were torn to pieces by the Eutychean heresy.
- Extract from : « The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI » by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Allies
- Comparing any mortal with Daniels would be heresy, wouldn't it?
- Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- This was close to heresy, according to the captain's opinion.
- Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- They babbled of toleration, as if any heresy were to be endured, if only it were believed.
- Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
- Slice off at a blow the head of this beast of rebellion, this hydra of heresy.
- Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
- Where we find that, we should not rashly suspect people of heresy.
- Extract from : « Erasmus and the Age of Reformation » by Johan Huizinga
- Several were convicted of heresy, and their goods forfeited.
- Extract from : « The Scottish Reformation » by Alexander F. Mitchell
- Nor was the council satisfied to leave the discovery of heresy to accident.
- Extract from : « The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by Henry Martyn Baird
- Quick work was to be made of schism, heresy, and rebellion in France.
- Extract from : « The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by Henry Martyn Baird
Synonyms for heresy
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