https://aphinum.com/tags/early-christian-theology/ Recent content in Early Christian Theology on Philosophy Structured Notes Hugo en-US Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:02:10 +0000 https://aphinum.com/posts/the-controversy-over-the-three-chapters/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:33:38 +0000 https://aphinum.com/posts/the-controversy-over-the-three-chapters/ <p><strong>The Controversy over the Three Chapters</strong></p> <p>The controversy over the Three Chapters refers to a theological dispute that arose in the Eastern Roman Empire during the 6th century. At its core, the debate centered on the orthodoxy of three Fathers who were suspected of Nestorianism: Theodore of Mopsuestia, Theodoret of Cyrus, and Ibas of Edessa.</p> <p><strong>Context</strong></p> <p>The controversy emerged as a result of the Council of Chalcedon (451 CE), which had pronounced these three Fathers heretics due to their perceived sympathies with Nestorius. However, many in the Eastern Roman Empire, including the empress Theodora, rejected this decision and continued to venerate the Three Chapters. This led to a rift between the Western Church, which adhered to the Council&rsquo;s decisions, and the Eastern Church, which refused to abandon the Three Chapters.</p> https://aphinum.com/posts/theological-apologetics-origens-defense-of-christianity/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:52:47 +0000 https://aphinum.com/posts/theological-apologetics-origens-defense-of-christianity/ <p><strong>Theological Apologetics: Origen&rsquo;s Defense of Christianity</strong></p> <p><strong>Overview</strong> Origen&rsquo;s magnum opus, <strong>Against Celsus</strong>, is a comprehensive apologetic work that addresses the criticisms leveled against Christianity by the ancient pagan philosopher Celsus. In this treatise, Origen defends the legitimacy and truthfulness of Christianity in response to Celsus&rsquo; accusations. The core of Origen&rsquo;s argument revolves around the idea that Christianity has its own unique form of demonstration and persuasion, which is rooted in divine inspiration.</p>