Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
monotheletism
noun
/ˌmɒnəˈθɛlɪtɪzəm/
Definition
The doctrine that Christ has two natures but only one will.
Examples
- Monotheletism was an important topic during the early debates of Christological doctrine.
- The rejection of monotheletism affirmed the belief in two wills in Christ, known as dyothelitism.
Meaning
Monotheletism is a theological concept within Christianity that suggests that while Jesus Christ possesses both a divine and a human nature, He operates under a single divine will.
Synonyms
- None
