Heresy of the Day #8: Montanism

Heresy: Montanism

Montanism is a heresy that was denounced by the 2nd-century Church after its founder, Montanus, began a movement that he referred to as "New Prophecy." The movement largely consisted of the belief that the Holy Spirit granted direct, divine revelation which manifested itself in "ecstatic utterances."

The adherents of the movement, which …