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Erastian, a. and n.|ɪˈræstɪən|
[f. Erast-us + -ian.]
A. adj. Of or pertaining to Erastus or his doctrines, characterized by or embodying the tenets attributed to Erastus.
Erastus, or Liebler, was a physician of Heidelberg in the 16th cent., to whom has been attributed the theory of State supremacy in ecclesiastical affairs. His actual efforts were mainly directed against the use of excommunication, which was exercised tyrannically by the Calvinistic churches.
1837–9Hallam Hist. Lit. iii. ii. §49 This is the full development of an Erastian theory. 1865Englishm. Mag. Jan. 14 The predominance of the wordly and Erastian element in the Church consequent on the secession of the Non-jurors. 1876Gladstone in Contemp. Rev. June 4, I take no notice of the system termed Erastian.
B. n. An adherent of the (supposed) doctrines of Erastus; one who maintains the complete subordination of the ecclesiastical to the secular power.
1651Baxter Inf. Bapt. 228 He was far from being an Erastian. 1661Serm. Coronat. Chas. II in Phenix I. 256 Erastians are more dangerous Snares to Kings than Sectaries..and are Great Enemies to Presbyterian Government. 1721–1800in Bailey. 1876Gladstone in Contemp. Rev. June 4 Many most respectable persons have been..Erastians.
Hence Eˈrastianism, the theory or system of Erastus. Eˈrastianize v. (a) trans. To organize (a church) on Erastian principles. (b) intr. To incline to Erastian principles. Eˈrastianizing ppl. a.
1681Baxter Acc. Sherlocke iii. 181 Many were inclined to Erastianism hereby. 1761–2Hume Hist. Eng. (1806) V. lxvi. 49 Their submission..was stigmatised as erastianism. 1856Froude Hist. Eng. II. 309 The theory of an Anglican Erastianism found favour with some of the higher church dignitaries. 1850J. H. Newman Diffic. Anglic. 153 Its Erastianizing Bishops. |