on two distinct natures in the incarnate Christ. Against this two-nature view he emphasized the unity of Christ’s being. However, what was implied in Athanasius’ christology was now made explicit by Apollinarius. He argued that the Word, as the governing principle of the life of the incarnate Christ, took the place of the human mind or soul in Jesus. The Logos was both the intelligent principle directing his life and also the animating spirit of his flesh. Apollinarius’ theory was not a heavy-handed