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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Egypt was the home of Monophysitism, whence it extended also into Syria.
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Monophysitism was a Christological heresy of the fifth century.
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So far from being settled at the council, Monophysitism began with it its long career in the Eastern Church only to end in permanent schisms.
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The Armenians survived this danger but were led into Monophysitism, and in 505 they pronounced against the Council of Chalcedon.
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Their distinguishing tenet was Monophysitism, viz., that Our Lord had but one Nature, the Divine.
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