Episode 38: The Nestorian Perspective: Intro to Christology, Part 2, Dr. C. Veniamin

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This episode discusses the differences between symmetrical and asymmetrical dyophysite Christologies and presents the views of key historical figures in Christology.

Send us Fan Mail Series: Mystical Theology Episode 38: The Nestorian Perspective: Intro to Christology, Part 2, Dr. C. Veniamin In Episode 38 of our Mystical Theology, the difference between symmetrical and asymmetrical dyophysite Christologies is described, and in the process the Christological views of Theodore of Mopsouestia (c. 350-428) and Nestorius of Constantinople (d. c. 451) are presented as a prelude to the great contribution of Cyril of Alexandria. For other themes included in this...

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Guest: Dr. C. Veniamin

Topics covered

• Christology
• dyophysite Christologies
• Nestorian Perspective
• Theology
• Orthodox Church

Keywords

• Christology
• Nestorian
• Theodore of Mopsouestia
• Nestorius
• Cyril of Alexandria
• dyophysite
• Orthodox Theology

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