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What was the main controversy Maximus was drawn into?

  • The Trinitarian Controversy

  • The Christological Controversy

  • The Iconoclasm Controversy

  • The Filioque Controversy

Answer

The Christological Controversy was a heated theological debate in the 5th century over the nature of Jesus Christ. The main issue at stake was whether Jesus was fully divine, fully human, or a combination of both. This controversy divided the Christian church and led to the formation of different theological factions, including the Nestorians and Monophysites.
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