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DOCETISM

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There is 1 meaning of the word Docetism.

Docetism - as a noun

The heretical doctrine (associated with the gnostics) that jesus had no human body and his sufferings and death on the cross were apparent rather than real

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"Some early Christian groups embraced docetism and denied the true humanity of Jesus."
"The early church fathers vehemently opposed docetism as it undermined the incarnation of Christ."
"In docetism, the suffering and death of Jesus were seen as mere illusions."
"The debate on docetism lasted for several centuries in Christian theology."
"The Council of Nicea addressed several heresies, including docetism."
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