

Scotus on Why Christ's Assumed Human Nature Is Not a Person | Prof. Michael Gorman
Dec 27, 2024
Michael Gorman, a distinguished professor of philosophy at The Catholic University of America, dives deep into the Christological debates surrounding Christ's dual nature. He explores the intricacies of personhood in relation to Christ's assumed human nature versus his divine essence. Gorman references key insights from theologians like Scotus and Aquinas, unraveling the complexities of independence and dependency in understanding Christ's identity. This thought-provoking discussion sheds light on how these theological arguments shape our understanding of human nature and ethics.
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One Person, Two Natures
- Jesus Christ is one person with two natures: divinity and humanity.
- Rejecting this claim deviates from Christian doctrine and Aquinas's scriptural interpretation.
Unity vs. Integrity
- Upholding Christ's single personhood can lead to questioning his human mind.
- This can result in Apollinarianism, which rejects Christ's full humanity.
Humanity and Personhood
- Insisting on Christ's full humanity might suggest two persons, a Nestorian heresy.
- Denying the human nature's completeness negates Christ's full humanity.