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nestorianism

/ˌnes.təˈriː.ə.nɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˌnes.təˈriː.ə.nɪ.zəm/C2formalscientific
  • ruТеологическая доктрина, названная в честь Нестория, которая утверждает, что Христос существует как божественный Сын Божий и как человек Иисус, что противоречит римско-католической доктрине о Христе как полностью Боге.

A theological doctrine, named after Nestorius, which holds that Christ exists as both the divine Son of God and the human Jesus, a view that contrasts with the Roman Catholic doctrine of Christ being fully God.

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  1. C2formal

    A Christian theological doctrine, associated with Nestorius, which emphasizes the distinction between the divine and human natures of Jesus Christ, suggesting that Christ is both the Son of God and the man Jesus. This view was opposed by the Roman Catholic Church, which holds that Christ is fully God.

    ruНесторианство

    • Nestorianism was declared a heresy at the Council of Ephesus in 431 AD.
    • The debate over Nestorianism centered on the nature of Christ's divinity and humanity.
    • Scholars study Nestorianism to understand early Christological controversies.
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