monothelitism (Meaning)
monothelitism (n)
the theological doctrine that Christ had only one will even though he had two natures (human and divine); condemned as heretical in the Third Council of Constantinople
monothelitism (n.)
The doctrine of the Monothelites.
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the theological doctrine that Christ had only one will even though he had two natures (human and divine); condemned as heretical in the Third Council of Constan
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Monothelitism, a heresy emerged in the 7th century, claimed that Christ had only one will.
The Council of Constantinople in 680-681 condemned monothelitism as heterodox.
Monothelitism challenged the traditional Chalcedonian doctrine of Christ's two natures and two wills.
Pope Honorius I's ambiguous position on monothelitism contributed to its spread.