Apollonaris

Before reading, ask yourself: -Who is Apollonaris? -Why must Christ have a human nature? -How does heresy strengthen the church? Apollinaris, bishop of Laodicia, was a highly esteemed writer and theologian of the 4th century.  He was known for his piety and orthodoxy.  Athanasius held him in such high regard that he would not even mention Apollinaris by name when he wrote against his heretical viewpoint of Christ’s human nature. Apollinaris denied that Christ took on a complete human...