Definition of Tractarianism

1. Noun. Principles of the founders of the Oxford movement as expounded in pamphlets called 'Tracts for the Times'.

Exact synonyms: Puseyism
Generic synonyms: Christian Religion, Christianity

Definition of Tractarianism

1. n. The principles of the Tractarians, or of those persons accepting the teachings of the "Tracts for the Times."

Definition of Tractarianism

1. Proper noun. The principles of the Tractarians. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tractarianism

Tracey
Trachinotus
Trachinotus carolinus
Trachinotus falcatus
Trachipteridae
Trachipterus
Trachipterus arcticus
Trachurus
Trachurus symmetricus
Trachurus trachurus
Traci
TrackBack
Tractarian
Tractarianism
Tractarians
Tractite
Tractites
Tractor Boy
Tracy
Tradescant
Traditional Chinese
Trafalgar
Trafalgar Square
Trafford
Tragelaphus
Tragelaphus angasi
Tragelaphus buxtoni
Tragelaphus eurycerus

Literary usage of Tractarianism

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

1. The History of England from the Year 1830-1874 by William Nassau Molesworth (1882)
"We have already traced the origin and diffusion of tractarianism, and have shown its ... tractarianism had a twofold character. It was at once doctrinal and ..."

2. Studies in Religion and Literature by William Samuel Lilly (1904)
"VII THE MEANING OF tractarianism ( I) I PROPOSE to inquire what tractarianism was in itself, and what is its significance for us. ..."

3. Travels in North America in the Years 1841-2: With Geological Observations by Charles Lyell (1845)
"tractarianism.—Supremacy of Ecclesiastics.—Youthful Examiners.—Cambridge.—Advocacy of the System followed there.—Influence of the English Academical Plan on ..."

4. Travels in North America, in the Years 1841-2: With Geological Observations by Charles Lyell (1845)
"tractarianism. — Supremacy of Ecclesiastics. — Youthful Examiners. — Cambridge. — Advocacy of the System followed there. — Influence of the English ..."

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