Definitions
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the fourth ecumenical council in 451 which defined the two natures (human and divine) of Christ
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word Council of Chalcedon.
Examples
-
[36] In order to encapsulate the basic tenets of the Christian belief, it promulgated a creed which became the basis of what is now known as the Council of Chalcedon in 451 defined the relationship of Christ's divine and human natures, leading to splits with the
-
[36] In order to encapsulate the basic tenets of the Christian belief, it promulgated a creed which became the basis of what is now known as the Council of Chalcedon in 451 defined the relationship of Christ's divine and human natures, leading to splits with the
-
This was rejected at the Council of Chalcedon, but it had become a majority belief in Egypt and Armenia and a strong minority at least in Syria and Palestine.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Genetic Evidence Shows Common Origins of Jews 2010
-
Pulcheria went on to be acclaimed publicly as a “new Helena” for her part at the seminal meeting of the Council of Chalcedon in 451.
Caesars’ Wives Annelise Freisenbruch 2010
-
The idea that is so prevalent in popular Christian thought, that Jesus was simply a divine person dressed up in a human being suit, as it were, was condemned by the Council of Chalcedon more than a millenium and a half ago.
Archive 2009-08-01 James F. McGrath 2009
-
The idea that is so prevalent in popular Christian thought, that Jesus was simply a divine person dressed up in a human being suit, as it were, was condemned by the Council of Chalcedon more than a millenium and a half ago.
Why Liberal Christianity Isn't Bankrupt James F. McGrath 2009
-
But I wonder, Chris, whether you are aware that this kenotic approach to Christology is clearly heretical by the standard of the Council of Chalcedon, which declared there to be no change in the divinity of the eternal Son.
Why Liberal Christianity Isn't Bankrupt James F. McGrath 2009
-
The doctrine concerning Mary, Mother of God, found further confirmation in the Council of Chalcedon in 451 in which Christ was declared “true God and true man … born for us and for our salvation from Mary, Virgin and Mother of God, in his humanity” DS, No.
Archive 2008-01-01 papabear 2008
-
The Council of Chalcedon in 451 put forth the canonical statement of the doctrine as follows:
Philosophy and Christian Theology Murray, Michael 2008
-
At the Council of Chalcedon, in 451, Jesus was again reduced to one nature.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.