Affirms
John 1:1 affirms divine Word; central to Miaphysite Christology
The Coptic Orthodox Church affirms John 1:1 as foundational for understanding Christ's divine nature. Within Miaphysite theology, the Word (Logos) is fully divine. The Coptic tradition traces through the Alexandrian Fathers (Athanasius, Cyril) and their defense against Arian reductionism. John 1:1 supports the Coptic understanding of theosis (deification) as the goal of Christian life.
The passage is essential to Coptic liturgical tradition and affirms the incarnation of God the Word.
Key Distinctions
- Logos divinity:
- union with divine Word is Christian goal
- Incarnation:
- Creation role:
Scripture References
Sources
- St. Athanasius, On the Incarnation
- St. Cyril of Alexandria
- Coptic Orthodox Liturgical Tradition