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Caians
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(1.), a name given by Irenaeus, Epiphanius, and Theodoret to a sect ofOphites, whom modern writers call more correctly Cainites (q.v.).
(2.) A sect mentioned by Tertullian, which rejected the doctrine of baptism. It is doubtful whether this sect is identical with the preceding. Tertullian mentions a certain Quintilla, as the founder, and some have concluded from this that the sect is identical with the Quintillians (q.v.).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Caians'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/caians.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Caians'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/caians.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
