noun as in strong fondness

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Example:Cerinthus's teachings were considered heretical by the early Christian Church.

Definition:A first-century religious teacher who combined Judaism and Christianity with Gnostic beliefs.

From Cerinthus

Example:The beliefs of Cerinthian were a heresy in the early church.

Definition:An opinion or belief that is greatly at variance with established religious or political doctrines.

From heresy

Example:Cerinthus's beliefs were heavily influenced by gnosticism.

Definition:A system of religious belief characterized by the knowledge of a divine inner truth or spiritual enlightenment.

From gnosticism