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What is the theological difference between anthropomorphism and theanthropism?

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I understand from [this article](https://www.gotquestions.org/anthropomorphism.html) that anthropomorphism is the process of assigning human characteristics to God: >Anthropic means “relating to human beings or their existence.” The word anthropomorphism comes from two Greek words, anthropos, meaning “man,” and morphe, meaning “form.” In theological terms, anthropomorphism is the process of assigning human characteristics to God. Human traits and actions are ascribed to the Creator. We read of God’s actions, emotions, and appearance in human terms, or at least in words we normally accept and associate with humans. Then I came across the word theanthropism. My 1979 Collins English Dictionary said: >Theanthropism – ascription of human traits or characteristics to God. ‘Theol’ – doctrine of hypostatic union of divine and human natures in the person of Christ. How is theanthropism theologically different from anthropomorphism? Does it relate to the union of the divine and human natures in Christ?
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Jun 5, 2024, 12:10 PM
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