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Celestius (flourished 5th century) was one of the first and probably the most outstanding of the disciples of the British theologian Pelagius (q.v.). Like Pelagius, Celestius was practicing law in Rome when they met.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Caelestius (or Celestius) was the major follower of the heretical Christian teacher Pelagius and the heresy of Pelagianism, which was opposed to Augustine of Hippo and his actual Christian doctrine in original sin, and was later declared to be heresy and is recognized as such by all truly Christian religions.
Pelagius explained to the synod that he did believe God was necessary for salvation because every human is created by God. He also claimed that many works of Celestius did not represent his own views.
Pelagianism, a 5th-century Christian heresy taught by Pelagius and his followers that stressed the essential goodness of human nature and the freedom of the human will. It held that sin is a voluntary act against God’s law and that human beings are free to choose between good and evil.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Caelestius (or Celestius) was the major follower of the heretical Christian teacher Pelagius and the heresy of Pelagianism, which was opposed to Augustine of Hippo and his actual Christian doctrine in original sin, and was later declared to be heresy and is recognized as such by all truly Christian religions.
Jun 1, 1999 · It was probably in Rome that Celestius was converted by Pelagius and became his disciple and friend. Although Pelagius, for nearly ten years, openly preached his views in Rome, he never got into any trouble with the church or the theologians there.
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The Pelagian controversy was a key moment in the development of Western theology. However, adequate information about one of its protagonists, Caelestius, is surprisingly scarce. His ancient opponents succeeded in silencing him. The present article gives Caelestius back his voice by analysing what remains of one of his unpreserved books. Thirteen passages from this lost book were quoted ...
