Sabianism

Sa´bi`an`ism

n.

1.

The doctrine of the Sabians; the Sabian religion; that species of idolatry which consists in worshiping the sun, moon, and stars; heliolatry.

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Sabianism, Sabaeanism, Sabeanism

the religion of the Sabians, a group sometimes associated with worship of the sun, moon, and stars. See also religion.

See also: Astronomy

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the religious system of the Sabians, a group, according to the Koran, entitled to Muslim religious toleration. They have been associated with the Mandeans, who claim direct descent from the followers of John the Baptist. See also astronomy.

See also: Religion