fish-hook theory

See also: fishhook theory

English

Etymology

From the metaphor of a fishhook: the deity of Christ (the "hook") hidden within his humanity (the "bait"), which Satan accepts as ransom for humanity.

Proper noun

fish-hook theory

  1. (Christianity, theology) A Christus Victor theory of atonement associated with Gregory of Nyssa, in which Satan is tricked into accepting Christ's humanity as ransom, thereby being caught by his divinity.
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