Definitions

1. noun

A Christological doctrine that Jesus’ divine nature was manifested through his human life and actions, without any change in his divine nature.

“The theologian’s essay explored the historical development of docetism and its influence on early Christian thought.”

2. noun

A philosophical position that rejects the idea that the physical world has an objective existence, and instead sees it as a projection or illusion.

“Some critics argue that docetism is a form of idealism that undermines our understanding of reality.”