Apollinaris of Laodicea

Apollinaris of Laodicea was a 4th-century Christian bishop and theologian known for his controversial views on Jesus Christ. He believed that Jesus had a divine mind and soul, but his human body was different—lacking a human rational soul. This view aimed to emphasize Jesus's divine nature but was later labeled heretical because it compromised the full humanity of Christ. His teachings sparked debates about the nature of Jesus, influencing early Christian theology and leading to councils that clarified orthodox beliefs about Christ's dual divine and human nature.