CHRISTADELPHIANS

CHRISTADELPHIANS
   an American SECT founded in 1848 by John Thomas (1805-1871) who believed in the imminent RETURN OF CHRIST, denied his DIVINITY and rejected the TRINITY. In many ways this GROUP is similar to the JEHOVAH WITNESSES which were influenced by its teachings.

Concise dictionary of Religion. 2012.

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