Monothelitism
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- noun
- /ˌmɒnəˈθɛlɪˌtɪzəm/
- Formal
- As Rahner observed, monothelitism is never far removed from monophysitism, and monophysitism is never far removed from a Christology where humanity assumes a merely passive role in the work of salvation.
- the problem of monothelitism
Examples
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(n57) Thomas' solution stands then as an alternative to the heresies that gave rise to monothelitism.
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Heris adds that the problem raised by monothelitism was not so much the existence of two wills in Christ as it was the matter of their union and relations.
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The history of monothelitism colors the background of Q. 19, A. 1.
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Thus, I shall begin by situating ST 3, q. 19, a. 1 in relation to the historical problem of monothelitism which it presupposes.
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The body of ST 3, q. 19, a. 1 indicates that this article is in fact concerned with the consequences of the union of the two natures in light of the issues raised by monothelitism.
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THE PROBLEM OF MONOTHELITISM
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In general, it can be said that monothelitism consisted in a refusal to speak of two distinctly functioning and complete wills or operations corresponding to the two complete and distinct natures of the hypostatic union.
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The doctrine of Monothelitism suggests that Christ had only a single will despite His dual natures.
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Historians debate Monothelitism as a significant theological issue in early Christianity.
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Many theologians argue that Monothelitism conflicts with the belief in the full humanity and divinity of Christ.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Monothelitism = monothelite (opaque) = mono + thel + ite + ism
The base 'monothelite' is itself a specialized theological term, so adding '-ism' does not make the doctrine transparently understandable to most learners.
Etymology
The word Monothelitism comes from Greek parts mono- meaning 'one', thelema meaning 'will', and the ending -ism meaning 'belief'. So Monothelitism literally means 'one-will belief' and is used for the belief that Christ had only one will even though he had two natures.