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The Case of Nestorius Ecclesiastical Politics in the East 428 451 CE 1st Table of contents:

Part I: The Contours of Power and Theology in the Early 5th Century East

• Chapter 1: The Imperial City and Its See: Constantinople in the Early 5th Century
  • 1.1 The Rise of Constantinople as a Political and Ecclesiastical Center.
  • 1.2 The Emperor Theodosius II and the Imperial Court.
  • 1.3 The Ecclesiastical Landscape of the Capital.
  • 1.4 The Dynamics between the Emperor and the Patriarch of Constantinople.
• Chapter 2: Rival Patriarchates: Alexandria and Antioch
  • 2.1 The See of Alexandria: Power, Wealth, and Theological Dominance (Cyril of Alexandria).
  • 2.2 The See of Antioch: Its Theological Tradition (Antiochene vs. Alexandrian Christology) and Influence.
  • 2.3 The Historical and Emerging Rivalries between the Major Eastern Sees.
• Chapter 3: Christological Debates on the Eve of Nestorius
  • 3.1 The Legacy of the Arian Controversy and Nicene Orthodoxy.
  • 3.2 The Developing Language of Christology: Physis, Hypostasis, Prosopon.
  • 3.3 The Debate over the Union of Natures in Christ.
  • 3.4 Precursors to the Theotokos Controversy.

Part II: The Rise and Fall of Nestorius (428-431 CE)

• Chapter 4: Nestorius: His Background and Ascendance to Constantinople
  • 4.1 Early Life and Education in Antioch.
  • 4.2 His Reputation as a Preacher and Theologian.
  • 4.3 Imperial Appointment and Enthronement (428 CE).
  • 4.4 Initial Controversies and Pastoral Concerns.
• Chapter 5: The Theotokos Controversy Ignites
  • 5.1 The Sermon of Anastasius and the Rejection of Theotokos.
  • 5.2 Nestorius's Theological Arguments for Christotokos and Anthropotokos.
  • 5.3 Popular Reaction and Ecclesiastical Opposition in Constantinople.
  • 5.4 Cyril of Alexandria's Immediate Response and Scholarly Engagement.
• Chapter 6: The Duel of Letters: Cyril vs. Nestorius
  • 6.1 Cyril's First and Second Letters to Nestorius.
  • 6.2 Nestorius's Responses and Counter-Arguments.
  • 6.3 The Twelve Anathemas of Cyril and Nestorius's Counter-Anathemas.
  • 6.4 Imperial Intervention and the Summoning of a Council.

Part III: The Council of Ephesus (431 CE) and Its Aftermath

• Chapter 7: The Gathering Storm at Ephesus
  • 7.1 Preparations for the Council: Imperial Orders, Delegations, and Logistics.
  • 7.2 The Arrival of Delegates and the Delays.
  • 7.3 Cyril's Arrival and His Strategic Maneuvers.
• Chapter 8: The Proceedings and Condemnation of Nestorius
  • 8.1 Cyril's Opening of the Council without the Antiochene Delegation.
  • 8.2 The Reading of Key Documents and Condemnation of Nestorius.
  • 8.3 The Arrival of John of Antioch and His Counter-Council.
  • 8.4 Imperial Confusion and Intervention.
• Chapter 9: Fallout and Reconciliation: 431-433 CE
  • 9.1 Nestorius's Deposition and Exile.
  • 9.2 The "Robber Synod" of John of Antioch.
  • 9.3 Imperial Efforts to Restore Peace.
  • 9.4 The Formula of Reunion (433 CE) between Cyril and John: Its Terms and Significance.
  • 9.5 The Continued Fate of Nestorius.

Part IV: The Legacy and Resurgence of Christological Conflict (433-451 CE)

• Chapter 10: Post-Ephesian Developments and New Controversies
  • 10.1 The Continuing Antiochene-Alexandrian Tensions.
  • 10.2 The Rise of Eutyches and Monophysitism (His Theological Position).
  • 10.3 The Threat of an Overemphasis on Christ's Divinity.
• Chapter 11: The Second Council of Ephesus (449 CE): The "Robber Synod" Revisited
  • 11.1 Imperial Summoning and the Influence of Dioscorus of Alexandria.
  • 11.2 The Violent and Coercive Nature of the Council.
  • 11.3 Condemnation of Flavian of Constantinople and Theodoret of Cyrrhus.
  • 11.4 The Appeal to Rome (Pope Leo I and his Tome).
• Chapter 12: The Road to Chalcedon
  • 12.1 Political Changes: The Death of Theodosius II and the Accession of Marcian and Pulcheria.
  • 12.2 Growing Pressure for a New Council.
  • 12.3 Leo's Tome and its Reception in the East.
  • 12.4 The Imperial Summons for Chalcedon.

Part V: The Council of Chalcedon (451 CE) and Its Enduring Impact

• Chapter 13: Chalcedon: The Fourth Ecumenical Council
  • 13.1 The Aims and Organization of the Council.
  • 13.2 Examination of the Acts of Ephesus II.
  • 13.3 The Reception and Acceptance of Leo's Tome.
  • 13.4 The Definition of Chalcedon: Two Natures in One Person (Prosopon).
• Chapter 14: The Aftermath of Chalcedon and the "Nestorian" Legacy
  • 14.1 The Definition's Attempts to Balance Alexandrian and Antiochene Christology.
  • 14.2 The Emergence of Non-Chalcedonian Churches (Miaphysites/Monophysites).
  • 14.3 The "Nestorian" Church of the East: Its Development and Theology.
  • 14.4 Long-Term Ecclesiastical and Political Consequences for the Eastern Roman Empire.

Conclusion:

• Chapter 15: Reassessing the Case of Nestorius
  • 15.1 The Complexity of Nestorius's Theology.
  • 15.2 The Role of Misunderstanding and Translation.
  • 15.3 The Overriding Influence of Ecclesiastical Politics and Imperial Power.
  • 15.4 Lessons from the Nestorian Controversy for Church History and Theology.

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