Publisher's Synopsis
""Nestorius and His Place in the History of Christian Doctrine"" is a book written by Friedrich Loofs that explores the life and teachings of Nestorius, a fifth-century Christian theologian and bishop of Constantinople. The book examines Nestorius' controversial views on the nature of Christ, which led to his condemnation as a heretic at the Council of Ephesus in 431 AD. Loofs provides a detailed analysis of Nestorius' writings and the theological debates that surrounded his teachings, as well as the political and cultural context in which they emerged. The book also explores the impact of Nestorius' ideas on the development of Christian doctrine, particularly in relation to the nature of Christ and the doctrine of the Trinity. Overall, ""Nestorius and His Place in the History of Christian Doctrine"" offers a comprehensive and scholarly examination of one of the most significant figures in the history of Christian theology.1914. A small volume comprised of Loofs lectures on Nestorius and his position in the history of Christian Doctrine. After 1500 years stigmatized as a heretic, a book written by Nestorius was discovered in 1895, known as the Bazaar of Heracleides, written towards the end of his life, in which he explicitly denies the heresy for which he was condemned, instead, affirming of Christ the same one is twofold-an expression similar to the formulation of the Council of Chalcedon. This recent discovery is included in Loofs discussion of Nestorius.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.