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1. Paulicianism

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   Paulicianism was a major Gnostic Christian sect that flourished primarily in Anatolia, particularly in the region of Armenia and eastern Asia Minor, from the mid-7th century until the 11th century CE. Its origins are traditionally traced to the teachings of Paul of Samosata (a figure often confused with the 3rd-century bishop) and subsequent figures operating near Lake Van. The movement represented a significant dualistic challenge to the established Christology of the Byzantine Empire and the [Chalcedonian …

2. Paulicianism

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   The Paulicians rejected the entire Old Testament, viewing it as the chronicle of the evil creator. Their accepted scriptural canon was highly selective, focusing almost exclusively on the Gospel of John (due to its spiritualized language), the Pauline epistles (especially Romans and Galatians, interpreted through a dualistic lens), and several apocryphal texts.
   They held the writings of the Apostle Paul in such high regard that their detractors often labeled them simply as "Paulicians" (followers of Paul), which the sect eventually a…