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	'''Novatian''' (c. 200 – c. 258 CE) was an [[Early Christianity\|early Christian]] ~~theologian~~ who was branded an "anti-pope" and who opposed the laxity towards apostasy, advocating strict moral discipline and a rigorous approach to church leadership.		'''Novatian''' (c. 200 – c. 258 CE) was an [[Early Christianity\|early Christian]] [[Schism\|schismatic]] who was branded an "anti-pope" and who opposed the laxity towards apostasy, advocating strict moral discipline and a rigorous approach to church leadership.

	~~He is considered a [[Proto-protestantism\|pre-Protestant]] theologian and reformer during the 3rd century CE.~~ As a prominent priest and theologian from Rome, Novatian is best remembered for his radical stance against the laxity of the Church in dealing with apostates and sinners during times of persecution. His insistence on maintaining strict moral standards and his vehement opposition to what he perceived as compromising the integrity of the Church aligned him with early reformist ideals.		As a prominent priest and theologian from Rome, Novatian is best remembered for his radical stance against the laxity of the Church in dealing with apostates and sinners during times of persecution. His insistence on maintaining strict moral standards and his vehement opposition to what he perceived as compromising the integrity of the Church aligned him with early reformist ideals.

	Novatian's most significant contribution was his role in the formation of the [[Novatianists\|Novatianist sect]]. This group was distinguished by its rigorous stance on church discipline and its rejection of the lenient policies adopted by the [[Roman Catholic Church\|mainstream Church]], especially regarding the readmission of those who had renounced their faith under duress. Novatian's writings and theological positions showcased a commitment to what he saw as a purer, more unyielding form of Christianity, challenging the Roman ecclesiastical and political status quo. His efforts to uphold stringent Christian purity and discipline echo the pre-Protestant reformist zeal for a return to foundational Christian principles.		Novatian's most significant contribution was his role in the formation of the [[Novatianists\|Novatianist sect]]. This group was distinguished by its rigorous stance on church discipline and its rejection of the lenient policies adopted by the [[Roman Catholic Church\|mainstream Church]], especially regarding the readmission of those who had renounced their faith under duress. Novatian's writings and theological positions showcased a commitment to what he saw as a purer, more unyielding form of Christianity, challenging the Roman ecclesiastical and political status quo. His efforts to uphold stringent Christian purity and discipline echo the pre-Protestant reformist zeal for a return to foundational Christian principles.

	He was greatly inspired by [[Tertullian]], however in his "[[Treatise of Novatian on the Trinity\|Treatise on the Trinity]]," he espoused a radical form of [[Nestorianism]].		He was greatly inspired by [[Tertullian]], however in his "[[Treatise of Novatian on the Trinity\|Treatise on the Trinity]]," he espoused a radical form of [[Nestorianism]].

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	Novatian's most significant contribution was his role in the formation of the [[Novatianists\|Novatianist sect]]. This group was distinguished by its rigorous stance on church discipline and its rejection of the lenient policies adopted by the [[Roman Catholic Church\|mainstream Church]], especially regarding the readmission of those who had renounced their faith under duress. Novatian's writings and theological positions showcased a commitment to what he saw as a purer, more unyielding form of Christianity, challenging the Roman ecclesiastical and political status quo. His efforts to uphold stringent Christian purity and discipline echo the pre-Protestant reformist zeal for a return to foundational Christian principles.		Novatian's most significant contribution was his role in the formation of the [[Novatianists\|Novatianist sect]]. This group was distinguished by its rigorous stance on church discipline and its rejection of the lenient policies adopted by the [[Roman Catholic Church\|mainstream Church]], especially regarding the readmission of those who had renounced their faith under duress. Novatian's writings and theological positions showcased a commitment to what he saw as a purer, more unyielding form of Christianity, challenging the Roman ecclesiastical and political status quo. His efforts to uphold stringent Christian purity and discipline echo the pre-Protestant reformist zeal for a return to foundational Christian principles.

	He was greatly inspired by [[Tertullian]].		He was greatly inspired by [[Tertullian]], however in his "[[Treatise of Novatian on the Trinity\|Treatise on the Trinity]]," he espoused a radical form of [[Nestorianism]].

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	'''Novatian''' (c. 200 – c. 258 CE) was an [[Early Christianity\|early Christian]] theologian who was branded an "anti-pope" and who opposed the laxity towards apostasy, advocating strict moral discipline and a rigorous approach to church leadership.		'''Novatian''' (c. 200 – c. 258 CE) was an [[Early Christianity\|early Christian]] theologian who was branded an "anti-pope" and who opposed the laxity towards apostasy, advocating strict moral discipline and a rigorous approach to church leadership.

			He is considered a [[Proto-protestantism\|pre-Protestant]] theologian and reformer during the 3rd century CE. As a prominent priest and theologian from Rome, Novatian is best remembered for his radical stance against the laxity of the Church in dealing with apostates and sinners during times of persecution. His insistence on maintaining strict moral standards and his vehement opposition to what he perceived as compromising the integrity of the Church aligned him with early reformist ideals.

			Novatian's most significant contribution was his role in the formation of the [[Novatianists\|Novatianist sect]]. This group was distinguished by its rigorous stance on church discipline and its rejection of the lenient policies adopted by the [[Roman Catholic Church\|mainstream Church]], especially regarding the readmission of those who had renounced their faith under duress. Novatian's writings and theological positions showcased a commitment to what he saw as a purer, more unyielding form of Christianity, challenging the Roman ecclesiastical and political status quo. His efforts to uphold stringent Christian purity and discipline echo the pre-Protestant reformist zeal for a return to foundational Christian principles.

			He was greatly inspired by [[Tertullian]].

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'''Novatian''' (c. 200 – c. 258 CE) was an [[Early Christianity|early Christian]] theologian who was branded an "anti-pope" and who opposed the laxity towards apostasy, advocating strict moral discipline and a rigorous approach to church leadership.

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	'''Novatian''' (c. 200 – c. 258 CE) was an [[Early Christianity\|early Christian]] ~~theologian~~ who was branded an "anti-pope" and who opposed the laxity towards apostasy, advocating strict moral discipline and a rigorous approach to church leadership.		'''Novatian''' (c. 200 – c. 258 CE) was an [[Early Christianity\|early Christian]] [[Schism\|schismatic]] who was branded an "anti-pope" and who opposed the laxity towards apostasy, advocating strict moral discipline and a rigorous approach to church leadership.

	~~He is considered a [[Proto-protestantism\|pre-Protestant]] theologian and reformer during the 3rd century CE.~~ As a prominent priest and theologian from Rome, Novatian is best remembered for his radical stance against the laxity of the Church in dealing with apostates and sinners during times of persecution. His insistence on maintaining strict moral standards and his vehement opposition to what he perceived as compromising the integrity of the Church aligned him with early reformist ideals.		As a prominent priest and theologian from Rome, Novatian is best remembered for his radical stance against the laxity of the Church in dealing with apostates and sinners during times of persecution. His insistence on maintaining strict moral standards and his vehement opposition to what he perceived as compromising the integrity of the Church aligned him with early reformist ideals.

	Novatian's most significant contribution was his role in the formation of the [[Novatianists\|Novatianist sect]]. This group was distinguished by its rigorous stance on church discipline and its rejection of the lenient policies adopted by the [[Roman Catholic Church\|mainstream Church]], especially regarding the readmission of those who had renounced their faith under duress. Novatian's writings and theological positions showcased a commitment to what he saw as a purer, more unyielding form of Christianity, challenging the Roman ecclesiastical and political status quo. His efforts to uphold stringent Christian purity and discipline echo the pre-Protestant reformist zeal for a return to foundational Christian principles.		Novatian's most significant contribution was his role in the formation of the [[Novatianists\|Novatianist sect]]. This group was distinguished by its rigorous stance on church discipline and its rejection of the lenient policies adopted by the [[Roman Catholic Church\|mainstream Church]], especially regarding the readmission of those who had renounced their faith under duress. Novatian's writings and theological positions showcased a commitment to what he saw as a purer, more unyielding form of Christianity, challenging the Roman ecclesiastical and political status quo. His efforts to uphold stringent Christian purity and discipline echo the pre-Protestant reformist zeal for a return to foundational Christian principles.

	He was greatly inspired by [[Tertullian]], however in his "[[Treatise of Novatian on the Trinity\|Treatise on the Trinity]]," he espoused a radical form of [[Nestorianism]].		He was greatly inspired by [[Tertullian]], however in his "[[Treatise of Novatian on the Trinity\|Treatise on the Trinity]]," he espoused a radical form of [[Nestorianism]].