Nestorianism Flashcards
1
Q
What idea of Nestorius’ started the heresy?
A
Nestorius disapproved of giving the title “Theotokos” to Mary, because it implied that Mary came before God
2
Q
Why did Nestorius have a rationalist mindset?
A
He was from the school of Antioch, which was very literal-based
3
Q
What title did Nestorius give to Mary and why?
A
Christotokos (mother of Christ), because he believed that Mary only gave birth to the human Jesus; ONLY human nature
4
Q
Explain Nestorius’ term “junction”
A
He believed that the divine Son and the human Jesus were joined when Jesus was born, and that joining was a “junction”
5
Q
What was the Church’s objection to Nestorius’ term “junction”?
A
The Church said that it suggested two persons whereas Jesus is actually one person with two natures
