Montanism

Its beginning and spread. Montanism originated in Asia Minor, in a little village of Phrygia. It was started about the middle of the second century by one Montanus, who was a mutilated priest of Sybele, that is, before his conversion. This account, however, comes from his enemies and has very little value. The movement spread to Rome and North Africa. It caused considerable commotion in the church for reasons to be given presently. His followers were known by several names. They were called...