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Ptolemaites
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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a branch of the Gnostic sect of the 2d century, described by Irenaeus as "a bud from the Valentinians," take their name from their leader Ptolemy (q.v.), who differed in opinion from Valentinian with respect to the number and nature of the aeons, as well as the authorship and design of some portions of the Old Testament. (See PTOLEMY).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Ptolemaites'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/p/ptolemaites.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Ptolemaites'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/p/ptolemaites.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
