Chalcedonianism
|chal-ce-do-ni-an-ism|
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/ˌkæl.sɪˈdoʊ.ni.ən.ɪzəm/
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/ˌkæl.sɪˈdəʊ.ni.ən.ɪzəm/
doctrine: two natures in Christ
Etymology
'Chalcedonianism' originates from New Latin/ecclesiastical Latin, specifically the place name 'Chalcedonia' (from Greek 'Khalkedon'), combined with the suffix '-ism' meaning 'doctrine' or 'system'.
'Chalcedonianism' developed from Medieval and Ecclesiastical Latin forms such as 'Chalcedonius'/'Chalcedonia' referring to the Council of Chalcedon (451); the English term arose in theological and ecclesiastical usage to denote the council's doctrinal position.
Initially it simply indicated something 'of or relating to Chalcedon' (the place or council), but over time it came to denote specifically the Christological doctrine promulgated by the Council of Chalcedon.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the Christological doctrine defined at the Council of Chalcedon (451 AD) that affirms Jesus Christ is one person in two natures, fully divine and fully human, without confusion, change, division, or separation; also, adherence to that doctrine.
After the Council of Chalcedon, Chalcedonianism became the standard doctrine of the imperial church.
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