What is the definition of monophysitism?

Answer 1

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The fifth and sixth centuries were a period of intense debate and division about the nature of Jesus. The fourth century had finally decided on the nature of God, establishing the Holy Trinity as three persons in one God. Then came the monophysite argument that split the Church.

The orthodox definition would become belief that in Jesus there were two natures, both divine and human. Monophysitism challenged this is the belief that in Jesus there was only one, divine nature.

This was an argument largely held in the Greek-speaking and Syriac-speaking regions, with support being gained and lost depending on the personalities and politics. The Coptic and Jacobite Churches held to a monophysite view, while the remainder of Christianity adopted the opposing view. Over time, attempts were made to find a set of words that both sides could interpret as they chose, but this was unsuccessful.