Eutychian (Monophysite) controversy
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The Eutychian (Monophysite) controversy was a 5th-century Christological dispute over whether Christ had one divine nature or two natures, which deeply divided the Eastern Roman Empire and helped prompt the Council of Chalcedon.
All labels observed (5)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Monophysite controversy | 4 |
| Chalcedonian–Miaphysite controversy | 1 |
| Eutychian (Monophysite) controversy canonical | 1 |
| Eutychian controversy | 1 |
| Miaphysite–Chalcedonian conflict | 1 |
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Target entity: Eutychian (Monophysite) controversy Context triple: [Theodosius II, significantEvent, Eutychian (Monophysite) controversy]
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Nestorian controversy
The Nestorian controversy was a 5th-century Christological dispute over the nature and person of Christ, centering on the teachings of Nestorius and the title of Mary as Theotokos, which led to major church councils and lasting schisms.
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Meletian schism
The Meletian schism was a major 4th-century ecclesiastical split within the Church of Antioch, marked by rival episcopal claimants and deep theological and political divisions during the Arian controversy.
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Hesychast controversy
The Hesychast controversy was a 14th-century theological and mystical dispute within the Eastern Orthodox Church over the nature of divine light and the practice of contemplative prayer, most notably associated with Gregory Palamas.
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Origenist controversy
The Origenist controversy was a major theological dispute in the early Christian Church over the teachings and legacy of the theologian Origen, particularly concerning issues like the pre-existence of souls and the eventual restoration of all beings.
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Trinitarian controversies of the 4th century
The Trinitarian controversies of the 4th century were intense theological and political disputes within early Christianity over the nature and divinity of Christ and his relationship to God the Father, which led to major church councils and the formulation of orthodox Trinitarian doctrine.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Eutychian (Monophysite) controversy Target entity description: The Eutychian (Monophysite) controversy was a 5th-century Christological dispute over whether Christ had one divine nature or two natures, which deeply divided the Eastern Roman Empire and helped prompt the Council of Chalcedon.
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A.
Nestorian controversy
The Nestorian controversy was a 5th-century Christological dispute over the nature and person of Christ, centering on the teachings of Nestorius and the title of Mary as Theotokos, which led to major church councils and lasting schisms.
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B.
Meletian schism
The Meletian schism was a major 4th-century ecclesiastical split within the Church of Antioch, marked by rival episcopal claimants and deep theological and political divisions during the Arian controversy.
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C.
Hesychast controversy
The Hesychast controversy was a 14th-century theological and mystical dispute within the Eastern Orthodox Church over the nature of divine light and the practice of contemplative prayer, most notably associated with Gregory Palamas.
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D.
Origenist controversy
The Origenist controversy was a major theological dispute in the early Christian Church over the teachings and legacy of the theologian Origen, particularly concerning issues like the pre-existence of souls and the eventual restoration of all beings.
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E.
Trinitarian controversies of the 4th century
The Trinitarian controversies of the 4th century were intense theological and political disputes within early Christianity over the nature and divinity of Christ and his relationship to God the Father, which led to major church councils and the formulation of orthodox Trinitarian doctrine.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
5th-century religious controversy
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Christological controversy ⓘ theological dispute ⓘ |
| associatedDocument | Tome of Leo ⓘ |
| associatedTerm |
Miaphysitism
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surface form:
Monophysitism
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| centerOfDebate |
Chalcedon
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Constantinople (probable) ⓘ
surface form:
Constantinople
Ephesus ⓘ |
| concernsDoctrine |
Christology
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nature of Christ ⓘ |
| debatedQuestion | whether Christ has one nature or two natures ⓘ |
| geographicalContext |
Byzantine Empire
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Byzantine Empire ⓘ
surface form:
Eastern Roman Empire
|
| hasAlternativeName |
Eutychian (Monophysite) controversy
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surface form:
Eutychian controversy
Eutychian (Monophysite) controversy ⓘ
surface form:
Monophysite controversy
|
| hasMainFigure | Eutyches ⓘ |
| historicalImpact |
contributed to long-term schisms in Eastern Christianity
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deeply divided the Eastern Roman Empire ⓘ |
| imperialContext |
reign of Marcian
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reign of Theodosius II ⓘ |
| involvesCondemnationOf |
Eutyches
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Monophysitism ⓘ |
| involvesPosition |
Christ has only one nature (divine) after the Incarnation
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Christ has two natures, divine and human, united in one person ⓘ |
| keyConcept |
divine and human in Christ
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one nature of Christ after the Incarnation ⓘ |
| languageOfDebate | Greek ⓘ |
| leadsTo | definition of the two natures of Christ at Chalcedon ⓘ |
| longTermConsequence |
division between Chalcedonian and non-Chalcedonian churches
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formation of Oriental Orthodox Churches ⓘ |
| opposedBy |
Flavian of Constantinople
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Pope Leo I ⓘ |
| opposedTerm | Dyophysitism ⓘ |
| relatedCouncil |
Council of Chalcedon
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Second Council of Ephesus ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Council of Ephesus
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surface form:
Council of Ephesus (431)
Nestorian controversy ⓘ |
| religiousContext |
Christianity
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Eastern Christianity ⓘ |
| resultedIn |
Chalcedonian Definition
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condemnation of extreme Monophysite views ⓘ |
| startApproximate | c. 448 ⓘ |
| theologicalCategory |
debate on Christ’s divine and human natures
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debate on hypostatic union ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 5th century ⓘ |
| triggeredCouncil | Council of Chalcedon ⓘ |
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Subject: Eutychian (Monophysite) controversy Description of subject: The Eutychian (Monophysite) controversy was a 5th-century Christological dispute over whether Christ had one divine nature or two natures, which deeply divided the Eastern Roman Empire and helped prompt the Council of Chalcedon.
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