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Understanding the Meaning of Hypostasis, Person, and Nature in the Church
06:02 - 12:29 (06:26)
The podcast delves into the church's understanding of the relationship between Jesus, the Father, and the Holy Spirit, and how hypostasis, person, and nature are interrelated. The podcast also explores the philosophical notions of substance and relation within the context of the church's teachings.
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The mystery of the Trinity is the central doctrine of Christianity which incorporates the mystery of the incarnation.
06:02 - 09:30 (03:27)
Summary
The mystery of the Trinity is the central doctrine of Christianity which incorporates the mystery of the incarnation. The church has used philosophical notions like substance, person, hypostasis, and relation to clearly communicate this concept to people.
ChapterUnderstanding the Meaning of Hypostasis, Person, and Nature in the Church
EpisodeDay 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma
PodcastThe Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
The hypostasis or person in God is the bearer of the nature, while the nature is through which the hypostasis exists and acts.
09:30 - 12:29 (02:58)
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The hypostasis or person in God is the bearer of the nature, while the nature is through which the hypostasis exists and acts. The nature is the essence or substance through which the hypostasis, such as the Father or the Son in the Trinity, operates.