Nestorius of Constantinople (c. 381 - c. 451) was a major figure in the Christological discussions and disputes of the fifth century. Responding to the assertions of a real humanity in Christ (by, for example, St Gregory of Nazianzus), Nestorius articulated a Christology that the fathers of the Church viewed as 'dividing Christ', 'splitting the Son', or otherwise creating a separation between Jesus Christ's humanity and divinity. Nestorius was in due course condemned for his views, and sent into exile.
Writings by Nestorius
- This letter was written as part of the ongoing correspondence between Nestorius and Cyril, leading up to the Third Ecumenical Council (Ephesus, AD 431). In this text, Nestorius sets out many of the ideas that form the heart of what is now called 'Nestorianism', and for this reason the letter was condemned by the Council of Ephesus.
See also
- The Homily Against Nestorius by Bishop Proclus of Cyzicus, delivered in Nestorius' presence at the Great Church of Constantinople.
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