Inspired and confused

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Date: 13 December 2007 12:37:53

I am writing this to remind myself that I do actually enjoy studying, no matter how frustrating it is at times.

This morning I have been tying my brain in knots trying to understand the 5th century debates about Christ. My understanding so far is something along the lines of: He was (and is) divine and human, but how? Discuss.

It is very confusing and I keep forgetting what the words mean, but at the same time, I am spending a significant amount of time working out what I actually believe about Jesus and what that means.

My new favourite word is theotokos. The word I am most confused by currently is hypostasis.