Jay'sAnalysis Oriental "Orthodoxy" Refuted Part 4 - Tertium Quid, Logos-Sarx: Orthodox Shahada & David Erhan
Nov 18, 2025
David Erhan, an apologist specializing in Christological debates, and Kai, known as Orthodox Shahada, dive deep into the intricacies of Christology. They explore symmetrical versus asymmetrical models, unpack the Logos-sarx concept, and discuss the theological significance of calling Mary Theotokos. The conversation delves into controversial topics like the emergent properties in the hypostasis union and critiques on selective quote-mining in patristic debates. Expect an engaging exploration of how these theological discussions reflect broader divine truths.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Hosts Reunite After Hiatus
- Kai and David rejoined Jay after a hiatus and joked about being 'cooler' and sent 55 bitcoin each as a gag.
- They framed the stream as a return to refute Monophysite errors together.
Maximus Frames Nature vs Hypostasis
- St. Maximus' quote clarifies nature vs. hypostasis: Christ is former by nature and latter by hypostasis.
- This allows diophysite Christology to affirm real union without division.
Logos-Sarx Explains Asymmetrical Union
- David explains asymmetrical (Logos-sarx) vs symmetrical Christology: the Word is the personal subject united to human nature.
- Composite hypostasis names the person as divine while including a full human whatness.
