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Artotyritae

A division of the later Montanists (q.v.) of Phrygia, who partook of bread (Gk. artos) and cheese (Gk. taros) at the celebration of the Lord‘s Supper. The cheese represented the fruit of the flock, as the bread did that of the ground.

citations: Encyc. of Rel., Canney

article created 2006-04-12 , last updated 2006-04-12

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