Montanus
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Life
Little is known about the life of Montanus.[3] Montanus used to be a pagan priest, but converted into Christianity.[1] Montanus began his prophesying in a village called Ardabau, Phrygia. Montanus started prophesying circa 157–172, but Church Fathers give differing dates.[4] Montanus was assisted by two women, Prisca and Maximilla, who also claimed to have prophecies.[1][2]
Teachings
The teachings of Montanism include:[1]
- That a new age of prosperity would come, and New Jerusalem will soon be established in Pepuza.
- One could marry only once.
- Abandoning marriage for spiritual reasons was allowed.
- Every true Christian had to have recognizable spiritual gifts.
- Martyrdom was encouraged and trying to escape was seen as bad.
- The prophets could forgive sins.[1]
- The church could never permit apostates, murderers and fornicators back.[5]
- Opposition to formalism in theology.[6]
- A high emphasis on morality.[3]
Impact
The influence of Montanus and Marcion helped to spur the early church to begin the process of developing the New Testament canon.[7] Montanus was heavily attacked by other early church theologians and seen as a heretic.[6] However, Tertullian is often said to have adopted Montanism.[3]
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