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Homoousios — consubstantial

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Term in the 325 creed relating the Son’s substance to the Father, debated in reception.

Modern illustrated glossary of later technical usage. Meanings changed between authors; modern psychological person is no automatic equivalent of ancient hypostasis. The diagram does not depict the divine being
Modern illustrated glossary of later technical usage. Meanings changed between authors; modern psychological person is no automatic equivalent of ancient hypostasis. The diagram does not depict the divine beingIL Archive · original diagram · CC BYImage source

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Usually translated of the same substanceOusia — essenceGreek term for essence or nature, with meanings changing between authors.Glossary · Click to read the explanation or consubstantial. Eusebius explains accepting the word and rejects bodily division of the Father. A dictionary alone cannot determine every participant’s understanding. [1]

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  1. Eusebius of Caesarea, Letter on the Council of Nicaea, sections 1–11, transmitted by Athanasius. Displayed letter read: Eusebius credits Constantine’s recommendation and explanation of homoousios and explains acceptance. A participant defending his position, not neutral minutes. Return to the text ↑

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  1. Edition 2 · 11 October 2026 · editor:aladmin

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