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. )

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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

“Latin Christianity,” writes Dean Milman, “contemplated with almost equal indifference Nestorianism and all its prolific race, Eutychianism, Monophysitism, Monothelitism.”

From The Religious Life of London by J. Ewing (James Ewing) Ritchie

Monophysitism being essentially monist could not escape the taint.

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

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

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

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 A. A. (Arthur Aston) Luce

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