Which concept did Nestorius reject that was related to Mary, mother of Jesus?
Theotokos
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Assumption
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Answer
Theotokos, meaning "God-bearer" in Greek, refers to the concept of Mary as the bearer of God, due to her role in giving birth to Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is both fully human and fully divine. Nestorius, a 5th-century theologian, rejected this concept, arguing for a distinction between the human and divine natures of Christ.
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