Hypostasis

Definition

The concrete, separate, independent being; with the Cappadocians it is distinguished from essence as the particular from the general and is equated with person in rational natures.

Episodes

• 006 — Dogmatic Theology — Topic 4
• 121 — Patrology — Topic 9

Related Concepts

• Essence
• Ousia
• Person
• Prosopon
• Sabellianism
• Trinity