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

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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

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 Ayer, Joseph Cullen

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 Luce, A. A. (Arthur Aston)

Monophysitism destroys what is divine in the deity and what is human in the humanity.

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

Monophysitism excludes some or all of those elements from the being of the incarnate Christ, and by so doing deprives the corresponding elements in man's nature of their rightful share in the benefit of redemption.

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