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Bordelum Sect
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Mohammedan Sects
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Sect and Sects

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αἵρεσις

A group having established their own identity and teachings over against the larger group to which they belong, especially the different parties making up Judaism in New Testament times. See Jewish Parties.

Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Sect'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/s/sect.html. 1991.

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