The notary Peter drew up the list of the 155 attendant bishops who were present that morning and arrangements were made for the third and final summons to be sent to Nestorius ay his lodgings.
I’ve been thinking dangerously. When one man defines theology (I have St. Aquinas in mind) rather than a council, do we end up becoming cultish? The same with Luther and Calvin?
Yes, dangerous - at least for me to come down always on one side or the other with a dogmatic rule. I see benefits to both, depending on circumstance: there is wisdom in counsel, but sometimes we need an Athanasius to stand against the world!
I’ve been thinking dangerously. When one man defines theology (I have St. Aquinas in mind) rather than a council, do we end up becoming cultish? The same with Luther and Calvin?
Yes, dangerous - at least for me to come down always on one side or the other with a dogmatic rule. I see benefits to both, depending on circumstance: there is wisdom in counsel, but sometimes we need an Athanasius to stand against the world!