Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

traducianism

noun

/trəˈdjuːʃənɪzəm/

Definition

A theological doctrine concerning the origin of the soul, asserting that souls are derived from the parents at the time of procreation.

Examples

The debate between traducianism and creationism has been a critical topic in the study of the origin of the soul.
Some theologians argue that traducianism better explains the inherited nature of sin.

Meaning

Traducianism holds that when a person is conceived, their soul is created from the souls of their parents, in contrast to creationism which asserts that God creates each soul individually.