

A Crash Course on Church Councils with Matt Hoskin
Oct 1, 2024
Join Dr. Matt Hoskin, a scholar from the Davenant Institute specializing in the history of Christianity, as he unravels the twists and turns of the first thousand years of church history. Discover the pivotal early councils that defined Christian doctrine, the fierce debates over Christ's nature, and the political intrigue that shaped these theological discussions. From the controversies of the Council of Ephesus to the tensions around iconoclasm, this conversation offers a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of faith and history.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Foundations of Faith: Early Church Councils
02:04 • 19min
The Council of Ephesus: Christological Conflicts
20:40 • 27min
Origen and Early Christian Universalism
47:25 • 4min
The Dual Nature of Christ in Theological Debate
51:34 • 3min
The Role of Conflict in Theological Clarity
54:33 • 2min
Theological Tensions and Church Councils
56:17 • 19min
Exploring the Complexity of Church History and Denominational Beliefs
01:15:11 • 3min