monophysitism
/məˈnɑfəˌsaɪtɪzəm/
noun
- The religious doctrine that Jesus Christ has only one nature, which is divine, rather than two separate natures (divine and human).
- Many historians view monophysitism as an important movement in early Christian theology.
- The spread of monophysitism led to the formation of several Eastern Christian churches.
- Monophysitism was a major topic of debate at the Council of Chalcedon in 451 AD.