What's the difference between homoiousian and homoousian?

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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Homoousian


Definition:

  • (n.) One of those, in the 4th century, who accepted the Nicene creed, and maintained that the Son had the same essence or substance with the Father; -- opposed to homoiousian.
  • (a.) Of or pertaining to the Homoousians, or to the doctrines they held.

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