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136. Empress Theodora: From the Brothel to the Throne

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Theological Turmoil in Early Christianity

This chapter explores the intense debates on the nature of Jesus Christ within the early Christian church, focusing on the conflicts between the diophysites and miaphysites. It highlights how these theological disagreements not only shaped faith practices but also led to violent confrontations among clergy, exacerbated by societal chaos as the 5th century approached.

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