Monophysitism
Americannoun
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a Christian doctrine grounded in the premise of Christ’s singular, wholly divine nature.
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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.
Etymology
Origin of Monophysitism
First recorded in 1830–40; Monophysit(e) ( def. ) + -ism ( def. )
Example Sentences
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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 is commonly regarded as a vagary of oriental thought, killed once and for all by a church council in the fifth century.
From Monophysitism Past and Present A Study in Christology by A. A. (Arthur Aston) Luce
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 A. A. (Arthur Aston) Luce
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
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 A. A. (Arthur Aston) Luce
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