consubstantiation

/'kɔnsəb,stænʃi'eiʃn/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A theological doctrine concerning the Eucharist: In Christian theology, particularly within some Protestant traditions like Lutheranism, "consubstantiation" is the doctrine that after the consecration, the substance of the body and blood of Christ coexist with the substance of the bread and wine. This is distinct from the Roman Catholic doctrine of transubstantiation, where the substances are believed to change.
Usage
  • As a subject of discussion: The term is used primarily in theological, historical, or comparative religious contexts to describe a specific Eucharistic belief.
    • The debate between transubstantiation and consubstantiation was central to the Reformation.
  • To denote a specific belief: It is used to label the position held by certain Christian denominations.
    • Lutheran theology is often associated with the concept of consubstantiation.
Advanced Usage
  • In academic or interfaith dialogue: The term is used to precisely differentiate between nuanced theological positions on the nature of the Eucharist.
    • The scholar's paper contrasted Aquinas's view of transubstantiation with Luther's view of consubstantiation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Consubstantial (adj): Of the same substance or essence. This is a related theological term often used in discussions of the Trinity, not directly of the Eucharist.
    • The Nicene Creed describes the Son as "consubstantial with the Father".
  • Transubstantiation (n): The doctrine that the substance of the bread and wine in the Eucharist is changed into the substance of Christ's body and blood.
Synonyms
  • Sacramental union: This is a term more commonly used in Lutheran theology to describe a similar concept, often preferred over "consubstantiation" which some consider an imperfect or misleading label.
    • Luther preferred the term "sacramental union" to explain the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Related Phrases and Idioms

(This term is highly specialized and does not commonly appear in idiomatic or phrasal verb constructions.)

Noun
  1. the doctrine of the High Anglican Church that after the consecration of the Eucharist the substance of the body and blood of Christ coexists with the substance of the consecrated bread and wine