THEO 206 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Nestorius, Arianism, Binitarianism
11 Feb 2017
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Intro vid: connected with 4th century but taking place in 5th century. God is one in three persons (father, son, and holy spirit) when trinity debate ended, people tries to make sense of the two people in jesus christ. New doctrine that appeared in christianity how is it possible for somebody to be both human and divine. Two natures of christ debate started in 4th century, some ppl understood it in various ways. In 5th ce social& political conditions favored development of the doctrine, and the way in which it as adopted. Some of the main players at the beginning of 5th century, empress polkaria residing in constantinople, new bishop destrotius, leader in. Debate started bc people devotion to virgin mary. People like polkaria very interested in ideal of virginity, cultivating idea with other women, at how it is possible to imitate to. Virgin mary and give birth to jesus spiritually in one"s soul.
