# Condemnation of Pelagianism (418)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/418-condemnation-of-pelagianism
Location: Carthage, Africa
Themes: Theology

A council at Carthage condemns Pelagius' teaching that humans can avoid sin without divine grace. At this point in the timeline (418), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Zosimus (18 March 417 – 26 December 418). His claim was contested by Antipope Eulalius.

## Why it matters
Condemnation of Pelagianism mattered because it shaped how Christians understand God, Christ, salvation and the church.

Pope at the time: [Pope Boniface I](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-boniface-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Pelagianism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelagianism)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Condemnation of Pelagianism](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Condemnation+of+Pelagianism)
- [Wikipedia — Age Of Councils (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_seven_ecumenical_councils)