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

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

Not only Roman, but all orthodox Christianity�Eastern, Anglican and Protestant as weil�follows the Council of Chalcedon in rejecting Monophysitism.

From Time Magazine Archive

Monophysitism is a hydra growth, and no Hercules can be found to exterminate it.

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

Monophysitism, as we proceed to show, compromised this article of the Faith.

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

The course of Christianity in the East depends upon the great controversies, and in Monophysitism the Church of the East was split into permanent divisions.

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