Anathemas

Definition

Cyril of Alexandria issued twelve anathemas against Nestorius in 430, proving the two natures in the indivisible union of the Person of Christ; Nestorius responded by condemning those who ascribed suffering to the divinity.

Episodes

• 026 — History of the Christian Church — Topic 6

Related Concepts

• Condemnation
• Cyril Of Alexandria
• Ephesus 431
• Nestorius

Biblical References

• Romans 1:3 — *concerning his Son who was a descendant of David with reference to the flesh, *
• Romans 8:3 — *For God achieved what the law could not do because it was weakened through the flesh. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and concerning sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, *
• Luke 1:43 — *And who am I that the mother of my Lord should come and visit me? *