What's the difference between heteroousian and homoiousian?

Heteroousian


Definition:

  • (a.) Having different essential qualities; of a different nature.
  • (n.) One of those Arians who held that the Son was of a different substance from the Father.

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Homoiousian


Definition:

  • (n.) One of the semi-Arians of the 4th century, who held that the Son was of like, but not the same, essence or substance with the Father; -- opposed to homoousian.
  • (a.) Of or pertaining to Homoiousians, or their belief.

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