Definition of Episcopalianism

1. Noun. The theological doctrine of church government by bishops.

Generic synonyms: Theological Doctrine

Definition of Episcopalianism

1. n. The doctrine and usages of Episcopalians; episcopacy.

Definition of Episcopalianism

1. Proper noun. The doctrines and practices of Episcopalians. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Episcopalianism

Epiphany
Epiphany of Our Lord
Epipremnum
Epipremnum aureum
Epirot
Epirote
Epirotes
Epirots
Epirus
Episcia dianthiflora
Episcopal
Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church of Scotland
Episcopal Churches
Episcopalian
Episcopalianism (current term)
Episcopalians
Episcopals
Epistle of James
Epistle of Jeremiah
Epistle of Jude
Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Philemon
Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Titus
Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Colossians
Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians
Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians
Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Philippians
Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans
Epistle to Philemon
Epistle to Titus

Literary usage of Episcopalianism

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Source Book and Bibliographical Guide for American Church History by Peter George Mode (1921)
"The last work is somewhat sketchy until it comes to the period of the Revolution and the organization of Episcopalianism where it is very satisfactory. ..."

2. History of the Christian Church by Wilhelm Ernst Möller (1900)
"... Episcopalianism. If the episcopal office had originally been founded upon a valid ecclesiastical order and recommended from reasons of history and ..."

3. English Colonies in America by John Andrew Doyle (1907)
"... the members of the Lutheran churches were absorbed by English Episcopalianism.1 The records of the Episcopalian Church in New Jersey, Philadelphia, ..."

4. The History of the Litigation and Legislation Respecting Presbyterian by Thomas Smith James (1867)
"... and partook of the hybrid nature of the Scottish establishment of that time, so that it was a lax episcopalianism comprising Presbyterian ministers ..."

5. A History of the Town of Greenwich, Fairfield County, Conn.: With Many by Daniel M. Mead (1857)
"... to secure ye grain yt is brought to sd mill. This arrangement continued until 1708, when further action was taken in a similar meeting. Episcopalianism. ..."

6. Life and Times of Henry Melchior Mühlenberg by William Julius Mann (1887)
"Lutheranism and Episcopalianism.—Progress of the Philadelphia congregation.—Muhlenberg on confirmation.—Relation to politics.—He sends his three sons to ..."

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