homoiousian

Meanings

• noun

  A term used in early Christian theology to describe the belief that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are consubstantial, or of the same substance, but distinct in person.

  - "The Council of Constantinople adopted the Homoiousian Creed in 381 AD."
  - "The Homoiousian doctrine was a compromise between Arianism and Nicene orthodoxy."

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Variants

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homoiousian , homoiousians

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Etymology

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From Greek homoios, 'same', andous, 'being'. The term was used to distinguish the Homoiousian position from the more radical Homoousian position, which affirmed the identity of the Father and the Son.

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1. The Homoiousian controversy lasted from approximately 350 AD to 451 AD.

2. The Homoiousian Creed was adopted at the First Council of Constantinople in 381 AD.

3. The Homoiousian position was also known as the 'Dedicationist' position, as it emphasized the dedication of the Son to the Father.

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1. Nicene Creed: The Nicene Creed is a statement of faith widely used in Christian liturgy. It affirms the consubstantiality of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, which was a key point of disagreement between the Homoiousian and Arian positions.

2. Arianism: Arianism is a theological position that denies the divinity of Jesus Christ. The Homoiousian position represented a middle ground between Arianism and Nicene orthodoxy, which affirmed the consubstantiality of the Father and the Son.

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The Homoiousian controversy was a significant theological dispute in early Christianity, with the Homoiousian position representing a middle ground between the more extreme positions of Arianism and Nicene orthodoxy. The controversy played out over several centuries and involved many prominent theologians and church leaders.

How to Memorize "homoiousian"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a triangle with three equal sides and angles, representing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as consubstantial but distinct entities.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the idea of three distinct persons sharing the same substance or essence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: Three in one, one in three' to remember the Homoiousian doctrine.

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