Pelagius

Pelagius
Pelagius
Died	Egypt, Roman Empire
Years active	c. AD 390 – 418
	Theological work
Era	Patristic age
Main interests	Free will, Asceticism
Notable ideas	Pelagianism

Pelagius (/pəˈleɪdʒiəs/; c. 354–418) was a British theologian known for promoting a system of doctrines (termed Pelagianism by his opponents) which emphasized human choice in salvation and denied original sin.^[1] Pelagius was accused of heresy at the synod of Jerusalem in 415 and his doctrines were harshly criticized by Augustine of Hippo, especially the Pelagian views about mankind's good nature and individual responsibility for choosing asceticism.^[2] Pelagius especially stressed the freedom of human will.^[3] Very little is known about the personal life and career of Pelagius.^[4]

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[3] "Pelagianism | Description, History, & Beliefs | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2021-12-02.

[4] "CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Pelagius and Pelagianism". www.newadvent.org. Retrieved 2021-12-02.

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