homoousian

Meanings

• adjective

  A term derived from Greek theology, meaning 'of the same substance'. In particular, it refers to the doctrine of the Trinity stating that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are consubstantial and coessential.

  - "The Homoousian creed, also known as the Constantinopolitan Creed, was adopted in 381 AD."
  - "The Homoousian doctrine was a significant development in Christian theology, as it helped to clarify the nature of the Trinity."

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Antonyms

homoiousian

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Variants

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homoousian , homoousians

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'homoousios' meaning 'same substance' or 'of the same substance'.

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Trivia

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1. The Homoousian creed was adopted at the First Council of Constantinople in 381 AD.

2. The Homoousian doctrine was a response to the Arian heresy, which denied the divinity of Christ.

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Related Concepts

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1. Trinity: The doctrine that there is one God in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

2. Nicene Creed: A statement of faith widely used in Christian liturgy. It sets out the belief in the Trinity, the divinity of Christ, and other central tenets of Christian doctrine.

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The Homoousian doctrine was a central tenet of the Nicene Creed and was a major point of contention during the early Christian Councils. It helped to define the nature of the Trinity and solidify the orthodox Christian doctrine.

How to Memorize "homoousian"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a triangle with the Father at the top, the Son as one side, and the Holy Spirit as the other side. They are all made of the same substance, making them homoousian.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the concept of 'sameness' or 'consistency'. Remember that Homoousian refers to the idea that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all of the same substance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: Three in One, Homoousian' to help remember the concept.

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