Theotokos as the controversy of Nestorius in the Early Church

Understanding Nestorius: The Origins of the Nestorian Heresy

Nestorianism, named after its chief proponent Nestorius, emerged as a significant theological controversy in the early Christian church, particularly concerning the nature of Christ and the proper title for the Virgin Mary. This heresy, which was later condemned by the church, revolved around complex doctrinal disagreements about Christ’s divine and human natures, and it left […]

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The Great Heresies of the Church

The Great Heresies of the Church

Arianism: Denied the full divinity of Jesus Christ, claiming He was a created being, not co-eternal with the Father.… Read More » Nestorianism: Claimed that Christ had two separate persons, one human and one divine, rejecting the title “Mother of God” for Mary. …Read More » Pelagianism: Taught that original sin did not taint human nature

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