Baianism

noun

Ba·​ian·​ism

ˈbā(y)əˌnizəm

variants or less commonly Bajanism

",

ˈbājə-

plural -s

: the doctrine of Baius according to which divine grace is neither gratuitous nor truly necessary, human nature and actions are essentially evil through original sin, human will is not really free, and the sacraments have a highly limited purpose and efficacy

Word History

Etymology

French baïanisme, from Baius (Michel de Bay) †1589 Belgian theologian + French -isme -ism

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined above

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