Who was Nestorius's chief rival?
Cyril of Alexandria
Augustine of Hippo
John Chrysostom
Basil of Caesarea
Answer
Cyril of Alexandria, Nestorius's chief rival, was a prominent patriarch in the 5th century who staunchly opposed Nestorius's theological views. He vigorously advocated for the unity between the divine and human natures of Jesus Christ, a stance that clashed with Nestorius's belief in a separation of the two.
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