Enhypostasis

/ˌɛnhaɪpɒˈsteɪsɪs/ noun

Definition

An alternative form of enhypostasia, referring to the theological concept of how divine nature becomes embodied or exists within a substance.

Etymology

Greek en- (in) + hypostasis (substance). A variant spelling of enhypostasia used in theological and philosophical texts.

Kelly Says

This is basically the Greek philosophers' way of asking 'how does something divine fit inside something physical?'—a question that fascinated both ancient Greeks and medieval Christians.

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