Docetic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dəʊˈsɛtɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Docetic is an adjective meaning (Christianity) Of or related to docetism or docetists, believing that Jesus was fully divine and only appeared to be human and to suffer.
Meaning
(Christianity) Of or related to docetism or docetists, believing that Jesus was fully divine and only appeared to be human and to suffer.
Example Sentences
It is a docetic view of this miracle, which conceives of the body of Christ as permanently exempt from the law of gravity.
In these letters Ignatius spoke much of his concern at what are recognizable as forms of gnostic belief, including docetic views of Christ's Passion.
Synonyms for docetic
Depending on context, synonyms include docetist, docetistic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include docetist, dogmatic, didacticist, doctrinal, catechistic, catechistical.
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