Docetist

/doʊˈsɛtɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who believes in or follows Docetism, particularly an early Christian or Gnostic who believed Christ's body was illusory.

Etymology

From 'Docetism' plus the agent noun suffix '-ist,' indicating a follower or advocate of the doctrine. This follows the standard English pattern for naming adherents of belief systems.

Kelly Says

Docetists were often highly educated theologians—they weren't simple believers but sophisticated thinkers engaging with deep questions about the nature of divinity and matter!

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