Term

Ebionites

A group of Jewish Christians in the early church.

Definition

A strand of Jewish Christianity mentioned by early church historians. They are typically characterized by their continued adherence to Jewish law and distinct Christological views.

Sources

1.Everett Ferguson Church History: Volume One: From Christ to Pre-Reformation. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2013). pp. 45-62

Last revised August 18, 2026