LECTURE FOR APRIL 5:  THE FAITH ON TRIAL:  FIFTH-CENTURY CONTROVERSIES

 

Christ:  divine, or human, or both?  (click on his face)

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Once again, the consequences of getting it wrong:

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Pulcheria, the pious empress:

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The Virgin Mary, "Mother of God" or Theotokos:

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Cyril, bishop of Alexandria:

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Where troublesome bishops are exiled:  the Great Oasis in the Egyptian desert

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Church in Ephesus dedicated to Mary, scene of two councils:

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Calling an Ecumenical Council to resolve the issue:

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