consubstantial
adjective
of one and the same substance, essence, or nature, especially the three divine persons of the Christian Trinity.
consubstantiality
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a word derived from
consubstantial.
Example Sentences
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The consubstantiality of the Father and of the Son had been established by the Council of Nicæa in 325, but the East ranged itself for the most part under the banner of the Arian heresy.
From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir
And since there is a consubstantiality among all elements involved in the experience, the change affects the self-constitution of the writer, and subsequently that of the reader.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai
He might be persuaded to admit that Christ's body and "animal soul" were real and human, but to the consubstantiality of Christ's mind with man's he would not subscribe.
From Monophysitism Past and Present A Study in Christology by Luce, A. A. (Arthur Aston)
The fourth is the infusion of a good will from God; wherein also consubstantiality is wanting.
From Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint
For to the Son of God Himself, who is said to have been conceived, He has a habitude of consubstantiality: while to His body He has the habitude of efficient cause.
From Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint
