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Nestorianism

nes·to·ria·nism

US/nɛˈstɔriʌˌnɪzʌm/ uncommon

noun

1.

the theological doctrine (named after Nestorius) that Christ is both the son of God and the man Jesus (which is opposed to Roman Catholic doctrine that Christ is fully God)

Origin

From Nestorian + -ism.

Phrases

  • hypostatic union

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