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. )

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Monophysitism

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 was not a Trinitarian heresy, and the Catholic doctrine of the three persons in the godhead was the official creed of the heretical church.

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

In Syria Monophysitism joined Nestorianism in the confusion of thought: in Egypt the Coptic Church arose which repudiated Chalcedon: Abyssinia and Southern India were to follow.

From The Church and the Barbarians Being an Outline of the History of the Church from A.D. 461 to A.D. 1003 by William Holden Hutton

Among the many variations of Monophysitism flourishing under Justinian was Aphthartodocetism, according to which the body of Christ, before as well as after his resurrection, was “a glorified body,” or incapable of suffering.

From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Joseph Cullen Ayer

Monophysitism shows itself also in the modern tendency to narrow the scope of redemption.

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

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