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What major church council occurred in 451, the same year as Nestorius formulates the doctrine of Christ?

  • Council of Chalcedon

  • Council of Nicea

  • Council of Ephesus

  • Council of Constantinople

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The Council of Chalcedon, held in 451, stands as a pivotal moment in Christian history. Convened in the city of Chalcedon, across the Bosporus from Constantinople, it aimed to address Theological controversies that had emerged within the church. The council primarily focused on the dispute over the nature of Christ, sparked by the teachings of Nestorius, who separated the divine and human aspects of Christ.
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