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two natures of Christ
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  • Jennifer Murtoff
    Jennifer Murtoff is a bilingual English-Spanish publishing professional with a master’s degree in Hispanic linguistics.

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Corrected cross-reference to the Second Council of Ephesus.
  • Melissa Petruzzello
Jun 18, 2025
New article added.
  • Melissa Petruzzello
  • Jennifer Murtoff
Apr 12, 2023
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