Christology and the Churches of the East. I. Rise of The Christological Controversies Christ: Divine, Human, or Both?

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Christology and the Churches of the East

I. Rise of The Christological Controversies Christ: Divine, Human, or Both?

Christology and the Churches of the East I. The Rise of the Christological Controveresies A. A Battle of Cities: Antioch vs. Alexandria

Christology and the Churches of the East I. The Rise of the Christological Controveresies A. A Battle of Cities: Antioch vs. Alexandria B. A Battle of Bishops: Nestorius vs. Cyril of Alexandria

Mother of God: Pagan & Christian Motifs from Egypt

Cyril, Bishop of Alexandria

Christology and the Churches of the East I. The Rise of the Christological Controveresies A. A Battle of Cities: Antioch vs. Alexandria B. A Battle of Bishops: Nestorius vs. Cyril of Alexandria 1. Enter Rome

Christology and the Churches of the East I. The Rise of the Christological Controveresies A. A Battle of Cities: Antioch vs. Alexandria B. A Battle of Bishops: Nestorius vs. Cyril of Alexandria 1. Enter Rome II. Church Councils

Calling an Ecumenical Council to resolve the issue: A. Council of Ephesus (431)

The Virgin Mary, "Mother of God," or Theotokos

Christology and the Churches of the East I. The Rise of the Christological Controveresies A. A Battle of Cities: Antioch vs. Alexandria B. A Battle of Bishops: Nestorius vs. Cyril of Alexandria 1. Enter Rome II. Church Councils A. Council of Ephesus (431) B. The “Robber Council” (Ephesus, 449)

Christology and the Churches of the East I. The Rise of the Christological Controveresies A. A Battle of Cities: Antioch vs. Alexandria B. A Battle of Bishops: Nestorius vs. Cyril of Alexandria 1. Enter Rome II. Church Councils A. Council of Ephesus (431) B. The “Robber Council” (Ephesus, 449) C. The Council of Chalcedon (451)

Christology and the Churches of the East I. The Rise of the Christological Controveresies A. A Battle of Cities: Antioch vs. Alexandria B. A Battle of Bishops: Nestorius vs. Cyril of Alexandria 1. Enter Rome II. Church Councils A. Council of Ephesus (431) B. The “Robber Council” (Ephesus, 449) C. The Council of Chalcedon (451) III. Dissenters: What Happened to the “Losers”?

Christology and the Churches of the East I. The Rise of the Christological Controveresies A. A Battle of Cities: Antioch vs. Alexandria B. A Battle of Bishops: Nestorius vs. Cyril of Alexandria 1. Enter Rome II. Church Councils A. Council of Ephesus (431) B. The “Robber Council” (Ephesus, 449) C. The Council of Chalcedon (451) III. Dissenters: What Happened to the “Losers”? A. Monophysites [= Miaphysites = Non-Chalcedonians]

Christology and the Churches of the East I. The Rise of the Christological Controveresies A. A Battle of Cities: Antioch vs. Alexandria B. A Battle of Bishops: Nestorius vs. Cyril of Alexandria 1. Enter Rome II. Church Councils A. Council of Ephesus (431) B. The “Robber Council” (Ephesus, 449) C. The Council of Chalcedon (451) III. Dissenters: What Happened to the “Losers”? A. Monophysites [= Miaphysites = Non-Chalcedonians] B. Nestorians: Monks, Merchants, Missionaries