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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.

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'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]].