Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
docetic
adjective
/dəʊˈsɛtɪk/
Definition
Relating to docetism, a belief in early Christianity that Jesus Christ’s bodily form was illusory and that he only seemed to be human.
Examples
- The docetic view of Christ was controversial and led to significant theological debates in early Christianity.
- Many early Christians rejected docetic ideas, affirming the real humanity of Jesus.
- In his writings, he critiqued the docetic interpretations prevalent in some sects.
Meaning
Pertaining to the doctrine that the physical body of Jesus was not real but rather a phantom or appearance.
Synonyms
- Illusory
- Phantom
- Mythical
