The Incarnation
429–430
| Name and Summary | Pages |
|---|---|
This book discusses the persistent and resilient nature of heresies within the church, comparing them to a hydra that grows new heads when old ones are cut off, and emphasizes the divine power to ultimately root out false teachings through the Holy Spirit. | 14 |
This book affirms the divine nature of Christ and the Virgin Mary’s role as Theotocos, emphasizing that Christ's humanity and divinity are inseparably united, and that divine titles ascribed to Him clearly establish His Godhood. | 21 |
This book affirms the true divinity and humanity of Christ, emphasizing that His incarnation, passion, and resurrection reveal His complete divine nature, which cannot be separated from His human nature. | 32 |
This book affirms that Christ was divine from eternity before His Incarnation, emphasizing the unity of His divine and human natures through scriptural and prophetic testimony. | 22 |
This book emphasizes the divine and human unity of Jesus Christ, vehemently opposing heresies that deny His divine nature or reduce Him to mere humanity, as seen in Pelagianism and Nestorianism. | 30 |
This book explores the power and mystery of divine miracles and the doctrinal truths of the Christian faith, emphasizing the importance of accepting the orthodox Creed of Antioch. | 37 |
This book offers a detailed defense of the Christian doctrine of the Incarnation, emphasizing God's omnipotence and the divine nature of Christ, while refuting heretical distortions that deny His true divinity and human birth. | 52 |