Nestorianism (Noun)
Meaning
The theological doctrine (named after Nestorius) that Christ is both the son of God and the man Jesus (which is opposed to Roman Catholic doctrine that Christ is fully God).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The early Christian church was divided over the issue of Nestorianism, which held that Christ's divine and human natures were separate.
- Nestorianism was condemned as a heresy by the Council of Ephesus in 431 AD, leading to a permanent split between the Eastern and Western churches.
- The doctrine of Nestorianism emphasizes the distinction between Christ's divine and human natures, rejecting the idea that they are fully united.
- Nestorianism was popular in the Eastern Roman Empire, particularly in the churches of Syria and Persia, where it was seen as a more rational and logical interpretation of Christ's nature.
- Despite being labeled a heresy, Nestorianism continued to influence Christian theology, particularly in the development of the Assyrian Church of the East.