Adoptionism
Definition
A non-trinitarian theological doctrine that emerged during the early centuries of Christianity and was condemned as a heresy, asserting that Jesus of Nazareth was born purely human and was later adopted as God's Son at his baptism in the Jordan River due to his exceptional virtues. This christological view re-emerged in 8th-century Spain and was officially refuted by major church councils.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Adoptionism
- Dynamic monarchianism
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun used strictly in singular forms, with regular masculine-patterned genitive inflections. |
| Formation | Neologistic borrowing from French 'adoptionisme' or directly correlated to theological conceptual frameworks using suffix '-ism'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.dop.t͡si.a.ˈnism] |
| Source | Lexicon of Early Christian Doctrines and Patristic Heresiology |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În cadrul conciliilor carolingiene, teologii s-au adunat pentru a condamna definitiv noul val de adopțianism apărut în Toledo.
EN: During the Carolingian councils, theologians gathered to definitively condemn the new wave of adoptionism that emerged in Toledo.
RO: Istoricul religiilor a explicat diferența structurală dintre adopțianism și hristologia ortodoxă stabilită la Niceea.
EN: The historian of religions explained the structural difference between adoptionism and the orthodox christology established at Nicaea.
RO: Anumite texte apocrife timpurii conțin nuanțe ce pot fi interpretate ca o formă primitivă de adopțianism.
EN: Certain early apocryphal texts contain nuances that can be interpreted as a primitive form of adoptionism.
Idioms & Phrases
Adopțianism spaniol / Spanish adoptionism
RO: Variantă medievală a doctrinei susținută de episcopii Elipandus din Toledo și Felix din Urgell în secolul al VIII-lea.
EN: A medieval variant of the doctrine championed by bishops Elipandus of Toledo and Felix of Urgell during the 8th century.
Erezia adopțianismului / Heresy of adoptionism
RO: Sintagmă dogmatică utilizată de Biserica veche pentru a respinge negarea divinității preexistente și eterne a lui Isus Hristos.
EN: A dogmatic phrase utilized by the early Church to reject the negation of the pre-existent and eternal divinity of Jesus Christ.
Hristologie de tip adopțianism / Adoptionist-type christology
RO: Model de interpretare teologică ce plasează momentul dobândirii filiației divine la un eveniment istoric pământesc.
EN: A model of theological interpretation that places the moment of attaining divine sonship at an earthly historical event.
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