Monophysitism

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[muh-nof-uh-sahy-tiz-uhm] / məˈnɒf əˌsaɪ tɪz əm /

noun

Theology.

1. a Christian doctrine grounded in the premise of Christ’s singular, wholly divine nature.

2. any of various Christian doctrines that are based on Christ’s singular, divine nature, but allow for this one nature to be inclusive of His subordinate humanity.

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Etymology

Origin of Monophysitism

First recorded in 1830–40; Monophysit(e) ( def. ) + -ism ( def. )

Example Sentences

Not only Roman, but all orthodox Christianity�Eastern, Anglican and Protestant as weil�follows the Council of Chalcedon in rejecting Monophysitism.

From Time Magazine Archive

Allentown, Pa. Sir: In reference to the heresy of Monophysitism, I enclose the poetic commentary entitled "Hunger Requires Bread," which expresses the Catholic point of view .

From Time Magazine Archive

Monophysitism in respect of Christ's being shows itself to-day in negative rather than positive ways.

From Monophysitism Past and Present A Study in Christology by Luce, A. A. (Arthur Aston)

Monophysitism being essentially monist could not escape the taint.

From Monophysitism Past and Present A Study in Christology by Luce, A. A. (Arthur Aston)

Monophysitism stands for a partial redemption; but to the orthodox who believe that Christ assumed human nature in its entirety, each part and the whole are of infinite value.

From Monophysitism Past and Present A Study in Christology by Luce, A. A. (Arthur Aston)