The term heresy is from Greek αἵρεσις originally meant "choice" or "thing chosen", but it came to mean the "party or school of a man's choice" and also referred to that process whereby a young person would examine various philosophies to determine how to live. The word "heresy" is usually used within a Christian, Jewish, or Islamic context, and implies slightly different meanings in each. The founder or leader of a heretical movement is called a heresiarch, while individuals who espouse heresy or commit heresy are known as heretics. Heresiology is the study of heresy. COUNT 5
QSN1 What language does the term heresy find its roots in? ANS1 Greek QSN2 What is the relationship between the context heresy is used in for Christian, Jewish, or Islamic cultures? ANS2 slightly different QSN3 What is the head person of a heretical movement called? ANS3 heresiarch QSN4 What is the study of heresy? ANS4 Heresiology QSN5 What is the original meaning of heresy when translated directly from its root word? ANS5 "choice" or "thing chosen"