What is the current understanding of Nestorius's ideas in western scholarship?
Not far from what emerged as orthodox
Heresy
Aligned with Arianism
Aligned with Pelagianism
Answer
The understanding of Nestorius's ideas in contemporary Western scholarship aligns closely with the teachings that were ultimately deemed orthodox. Nestorius's emphasis on the distinction between the divine and human natures of Christ, while emphasizing their co-existence in the person of Jesus, is seen as compatible with the broader Christological framework adopted by the early Church.
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