Apollinarius of Laodicea (c. 310-20s - c. 390) was an important figure in the early Christological debates, against whom a number of important fathers of the Church wrote tracts articulating the Church's consideration. He became known as one of the early 'Great heretics', instigating, through his own Christological reflections, decades of heated debate over specific points relating to Christ's humanity, soul, and human existence.
Writings against Apollinarius
- The first of two letters composed by St Gregory the Theologian to the priest Cledonius, in refutation of Apollinarius' Christological vision.
- St Gregory's second epistle to Cledonius on the matter of Apollinarius.
- Against Apollinarius, by St Gregory of Nyssa (link temporarily off-line)
- Translated by Richard McCambly, this is a complete English translation of the important Christological work by St Gregory in refutation of the views of Apollinarius. The text is quite lengthy (240k), and the web page takes some time to load completely.
- Biographical Information and Background (off-site link)
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General information on Apollinarius, including historical setting, personal history, etc. On Newadvent.org.
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