consubstantiation
Americannoun
noun
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the doctrine that after the consecration of the Eucharist the substance of the body and blood of Christ coexists within the substance of the consecrated bread and wine
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the mystical process by which this is believed to take place during consecration
Etymology
Origin of consubstantiation
First recorded in 1590–1600; from New Latin consubstantiātiōn-, stem of consubstantiātiō, equivalent to con- “with, together” + substanti(a) “existence, corporeal existence” + -tiō abstract noun suffix denoting action; see origin at con-, substantiate, -ation ( def. )
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Example Sentences
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It is the whole question of transubstantiation vs. consubstantiation all over again.
From Time Magazine Archive
Indeed, it is much better expressed by Luther, in his vindication of the doctrine of consubstantiation.
From A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory by Albert Taylor Bledsoe
On the other hand, Luther persistently held to the doctrine of transubstantiation, though the organized Protestant churches held to "consubstantiation."
From History of Human Society by Frank W. (Frank Wilson) Blackmar
The Lutherans maintained what they called consubstantiation, that Christ was with and in the bread and wine, as fire is in a hot iron, to borrow the metaphor of Luther himself.
From A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1. by Carlton J. H. Hayes
Down to the present day the Lutheran doctrine of the real presence has been universally designated by its opponents as "consubstantiation."
From American Lutheranism Volume 2: The United Lutheran Church (General Synod, General Council, United Synod in the South) by F. (Friedrich) Bente
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