monophysism

Example:Monophysitism and monophysite doctrine both refer to the same idea of Christ's nature being singularly divine.

Definition:The belief that Christ has only one nature, as divine, as opposed to the orthodox view of the hypostatic union, which holds that Christ has two natures united.

Example:While monotheism concerns the belief in one God, monophysism focuses on the unity of Christ's nature.

Definition:The belief in one God or the unity of God.

Example:Heterodox beliefs like those of the monophysites were challenged by the orthodox teachings of monophysism.

Definition:Any set of beliefs that differs from orthodoxy, especially in religion.

Example:Unitarianism and monophysism share a focus on the unity of divine nature.

Definition:A doctrine that there is only one person in the Godhead, as opposed to the doctrine of the Trinity.