Definitions

1. noun

a Christian theological concept emphasizing the self-emptying of God and Jesus Christ, particularly in relation to their human experiences.

“The theologian’s work on kenoticism has been influential in modern Christian thought.”

2. noun

a philosophical concept emphasizing the idea of self-emptying or the relinquishing of one’s own interests and desires.

“The artist’s kenoticism in her latest work has sparked a lot of debate in the art community.”