Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

Nestorianism

Noun

/ˌnɛstəˈrɪənɪzəm/

Definition

A Christian theological doctrine that emphasizes the distinctiveness of the two natures of Christ: the divine and the human.

Examples

The Nestorian Church historically spread across Persia and India.
Some scholars discuss the implications of Nestorianism on Christological debates.
He was interested in the text of Nestorianism to understand early Christian doctrines.

Meaning

Nestorianism asserts that in Christ, there are two separate persons, one divine and one human, rather than a single person that embodies both natures.