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John was a prominent exponent of which concept?

  • Perichoresis

  • Apostolic Succession

  • Transubstantiation

  • Predestination

Answer

Perichoresis, also known as circuminsession, is a theological concept that describes the relationship between the three persons of the Trinity. The word perichoresis comes from the Greek word perichorein, meaning "to dance around." The idea is that the three persons of the Trinity are in constant relationship with each other, and that this relationship is dynamic and ever-changing.
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