Definition of "kenosis" []

• Christianity The relinquishment of the form of God by Jesus in becoming man and suffering death. (noun)

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• "Philippians 2:7-8 The concept of self-emptying, known in Christian history by the Greek name kenosis, is common to many of the world's religions."
• "The concept of kenosis is usually applied to the incarnation of Christ."
• "In some theistic monism thought the principal of kenosis is in play where God is self-limiting with respect to life."