Sophianism

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Sophianism is a theology or system of thought based on divine wisdom. This concept is associated with some Orthodox thinkers. The term "Sophianism" is related to "Sophianist," referring to a follower of this system. It is important to distinguish Sophianism from the Sophists, a group of ancient Greek teachers who focused on rhetoric, argumentation, and humanistic issues, often questioning traditional religious beliefs and societal norms. While Sophists explored virtue and knowledge, Sophianism centers on divine wisdom.1234

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The doctrine of the Virgin Mary and holy Wisdom
…doctrine of the heavenly Wisdom, Sophianism, may be found alongside the doctrine of the mother of God. The numerous great churches of Hagia Sophia, foremost among them the cathedral by that name in Constantinople (Istanbul), are consecrated to that figure of the heavenly Wisdom.
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…doctrine of the heavenly Wisdom, Sophianism, may be found alongside the doctrine of the mother of God. The numerous great churches of Hagia Sophia, foremost among them the cathedral by that name in Constantinople (Istanbul), are consecrated to that figure of the heavenly Wisdom.
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