nestorianism

[US]/ˌnestɔːriənɪzəm/
[UK]/ˌnestɔːriənɪzəm/
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n.The doctrine that Christ was two distinct persons, divine and human, rather than a single unified person.; A Christian sect originating in Persia, historically known in China as the Luminous Religion (Jingjiao).
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nestorianism was condemned as a heresy at the council of ephesus.

the nestorian controversy divided the early christian church.

many nestorian christians migrated to persia seeking refuge.

the nestorian tradition emphasized the distinction between christ's divine and human natures.

nestorian monasteries spread throughout central asia.

the nestorian church was known for its missionary activities.

historians study nestorianism to understand early theological debates.

nestorian beliefs influenced christian thought in medieval china.

the nestorian schism created lasting theological divisions.

some scholars argue that nestorianism was misunderstood by its critics.

nestorian communities maintained their distinct religious identity for centuries.

the nestorian controversy involved complex philosophical arguments.

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