Noetus
Noetus of Smyrna was a 2nd-century Christian figure from Smyrna (modern Izmir, Turkey) known from later church writings as an early proponent of modalistic monarchianism, sometimes called Noetianism. Details of his life are sparse and come mainly from anti-heretical sources written decades after his preaching.
Teachings and ideas: Noetus is described as teaching that there is only one God and that the
Relationship and influence: Noetus was said to have had a disciple, Epigonus of Smyrna, who spread similar
Reception and legacy: The primary sources that discuss Noetus are later anti-heretical works, notably Hippolytus of