We are continuing a series of episodes comparing Jesus to superheroes. This series will tackle wrong ideas about Jesus from church history in chronological order. A superhero will represent each of these ideas.
This is part 1 of 2 of “Is Jesus Like Captain America?”
Who is Captain America?
- Comic book history and story
- Some mention of the Marvel movies
- An honorable mention of Chris Hohnholz and his “Cap” outfit
What are Captain America’s superpowers?
How are Jesus and Captain America similar?
- They are both human and “divine.”
- They are both an individual person.
How are Jesus and Captain America different?
- Jesus divinity and humanity are two distinct natures.
- Captain America has a single nature that has humanity and divinity mixed together.
What is Eutychianism?
- Eutyches was head of a monastery in Constantinople.
- Eutyches taught that Jesus had one nature as a product of humanity and divinity.
- Eusebius of Doryleum accused him of heresy.
- A synod in Constantinople found him guilty and deposed him.
- A second Council of Ephesus was rigged to find him innocent and depose his accusers.
- Leo of Rome called this the “robber council.”
Sources Consulted:
Britannica, “Eutyches“
OrthodoxWiki.org, “Robber Council of Ephesus“
Wikipedia.org, “Captain America“
Honorable Mentions:
Voice of Reason Radio with Chris Hohnholz and Rich Story
“Dr. James White and His Creepy Elf Doll,” episode from Voice of Reason Radio
*****
Like what you hear? Donate to Truthspresso and give a shot of support!
*****
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
