Theodotus The Tanner

Theodotus The Tanner

▪ Byzantine philosopher
flourished 2nd century

      principal exponent at Rome of the heresy of Adoptionism (see Monarchianism).

      A wealthy and cultured tanner of Byzantium, Theodotus went to Rome c. 189 during the reign of Pope Victor I. He soon developed a following with his Dynamic Monarchianism.

      Condemned and excommunicated by Pope Victor in 190, Theodotus nevertheless continued to acquire disciples, forming the Theodotians, a sect that lasted into the 3rd century under another Theodotus, the Money-changer.

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