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Heterodox

Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary

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formed of the Greek ετεροδοξος , a compound of ετερος , alter, and δοξα , opinion, something that is contrary to the faith or doctrine established in the true church. Thus, we say, a heterodox opinion, a heterodox divine, &c. The word stands in opposition to orthodox.

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Watson, Richard. Entry for 'Heterodox'. Richard Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​wtd/​h/heterodox.html. 1831-2.
 
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