Haereses · Sectae · Motus
Historical Heresies, Sects and Movements
The Catholic apologetic order distinguishes ancient heresies, the Protestant rupture, and later restorationist or sectarian movements.
1. Historical HeresiesFrom Gnosticism and Arianism to Waldensians and medieval movements.2. ProtestantismBefore later movements, the Reformation must be treated as the central rupture of the West.3. AdventismSabbath, sanctuary, remnant identity and Ellen White.4. Jehovah’s WitnessesWatchtower authority, Christology, Trinity and translation.5. MormonismNew scripture, restored priesthood and doctrine of God.