Miaphysitism

English Etymology From en miaphysite ism, a modern coinage from en gkm μία one + grc φύσις nature, substance, referring in particular to the formula of Cyril of Alexandria, “one incarnate nature of the Word”, grc μία φύσις τοῦ Λόγου σεσαρκωμένη. Noun - en theology A Christological formula, upheld by the Oriental Orthodox Church, holding that divinity and humanity are united in a single nature in Christ. Usage notes Miaphysitism is sometimes treated as synonymous with en monophysitism, the doctrine that Jesus has a single divine or mixed nature. In technical usage, however, miaphysitism refers to a more moderate position that while Jesus is fully human and fully God without dilution, this should nevertheless be considered a single nature. Miaphysitism has thus been interpreted by some Chalcedonian Christians as representing only a difference in the definition of en nature, or en physis. Related terms en miaphysite en monophysitism en Christianity