Theologians/theology Flashcards
To match up early Christian leaders with their Christology
1
Q
What terms did Justin Martyr use to teach about Christ’s humanity and divinity?
A
The enfleshed Logos and spermatikos.
2
Q
Theotokos
A
Mary gave birth to God/Divine. Cyril’s argument.
3
Q
Christotokos
A
Mary gave birth to a human child - God joins later. Adoptionism. Nestorius’ argument.
4
Q
Anthrotokos
A
“Human-bearer.” Not really what Nestorius argues, but it’s what Cyril said he argued. Mary gave birth to a mere human.
