Produced by johns hopkins university press in collaboration with the sheridan libraries. The first certain date of his life is 403, when he was present, as he himself says in letter 75, at the socalled synod of the oak near chalcedon, at which theophilus, patriarch of alexandria, deposed john chrysostom from the see of constantinople. Immediately download the cyril of alexandria summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching cyril of alexandria. Cyril wrote extensively and was a leading protagonist in the christological controversies of the later 4th and 5th centuries. Cyril is also often regarded as an unscrupulous and powerhungry cleric who. Exodus through deuteronomy fathers of the church patristic series by st cyril of alexandria apr 27, 2019.
Athanasius on the 18th of january he seems to have been of an alexandrian family and was the son of the brother of theophilus, patriarch of alexandria. Read in english by a librivox volunteer book 10 of commentary on st johns gospel covers john 14. Cyril of alexandria presents key selections of cyril s writings in order to make his thought accessible to students. His uncle, pope theophilus of alexandria, was patriarch of alexandria from 385 to 412. There is no book in english that treats the whole of cyrils theological thought. Cyril wrote extensively and was a leading protagonist in the christological. The christian doctrine of tongues attributed to cyril of alexandria from the commentary on the book of zephaniah. Letters 150 the fathers of the church, volume 76 saint cyril of alexandria 2010. Buy a cheap copy of on the unity of christ book by cyril of alexandria. Works by cyril of alexandria at librivox public domain audiobooks five metonic 19. Assuming the mantle of the cappadotian fathers, he answered the auguments of nestorius who had changed the liturgy of constantinople by altering the prayer which referred to mary as the mother of god. Books by cyril of alexandria author of on the unity of christ. From the second book of cyril bishop of alexandria that one is christ against theodore.
Introduction exact of a truth, and godtaught is the mind of the holy evangelists, from the splendour of their power to behold, as from some lofty mountainspur and watchpeak, on all sides observing what. The following is an english translation by charles sullivan from cyrils commentary on zephaniah the prophet. Cyril of alexandria presents key selections of cyrils writings in order to make his thought accessible to students. Cyril of alexandrias teaching on the priesthood book. Although the commentary takes into account all aspects of the text, it is dominated by dogmatic considerations, as cyrils major concern was to refute the arian heresy when he wrote it. Norman russell as ruler of the church of alexandria and president of the third ecumenical council of 431, cyril was one of the most powerful men of the fifth century and played a. He was enthroned when the city was at the height of its. Cyril is also often regarded as an unscrupulous and powerhungry cleric who was responsible for the murder of the female philospher hypatia and for the overthrow of the archbishop nestorius.
Cyril of alexandria, the fifth century patriarch of alexandria who was instrumental in defeating the nestorian heresy, has not been treated kindly by history. St cyril of alexandria and the christological controversy. Cyril of alexandria has 70 books on goodreads with 28 ratings. See all books authored by cyril of alexandria, including against those who are unwilling to confess that the holy virgin is theotokos, and commentary on the twelve prophets, volume 2. In the latest addition to the ancient christian texts series, david maxwell renders a service to students of patristics and new testament studies alike.
Not only did he define the concept of christological orthodoxy for the next two centuries, but he is also often regarded as an unscrupulous cleric who was responsible for the murder of the female philosopher hypatia and for the overthrow of. Cyrils great commentary on john, offered here in the ancient christian text series in two volumes, predates the nestorian. This book is by no means exhaustive, but it is a great introduction to st cyril and his writings. Introduction 25 some therefore of them of jerusalem said, is not this he whom they seek to kill since it was now the feast of the law called the feast of tabernacles, and the jews were thronging, so to say, from all the region round about unto jerusalem for so had the. A prominent exponent of exegetical school in alexandria egypt is st. The writings are all freshly translated and an extended introduction outlines cyril s life and times, his scholastic method, his christology, his ecclesiology, his eucharistic doctrine, his spirituality, and his influence on the.
St cyril the archbishop of alexandria eastern orthodox icon and synaxarion. He was an important thinker who defined the concept of christological orthodoxy for the next two centuries. Cyril of alexandria books list of books by author cyril. Cyril of alexandrias most popular book is on the unity of christ. Cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, lfc 43, 48 18741885 book 5. Saint cyril of alexandria and the christological controversy john anthony mcguckin on. Feb 28, 20 discover book depositorys huge selection of cyril of alexandria books online. A fuller picture of cyrils christology is surely to be gained by bringing these aspects together. This book is essential reading for all those interested in the theology and. Norman russell as ruler of the church of alexandria and president of the third ecumenical council of 431, cyril was one of the most powerful men of the fifth century and played a decisive role in the history of.
Saint cyril of alexandria and the christological controversy. In the past scholars have normally focused on cyrils christology and left largely unexamined the remainder of his theological thought. Read commentary on john by cyril of alexandria for free with a 30 day free trial. Dioscorus the great the champion of orthodoxy personal details.
Cyril of alexandria, against diodore of tarsus and. Saint nikolai velimirovich, the serbian saint, in his prologue from ohrid, writes that the prayer. Cyril of alexandria exegete of scripture researchgate. Discover book depositorys huge selection of cyril of alexandria books online. Indeed, cyril lived at a time when theological controversiessuch the centurieslong. As a ruler of the church of alexander and president of the third ecumenical council of 431, cyril was one of the most powerful men of the fifth century. The first complete english translation of cyril of alexandrias commentary on john since the nineteenth century, this volume unveils one of the brightest lights in the alexandrian tradition. Librivox recording of commentary on the gospel of john, book i by cyril of alexandria. A reconstruction of cyril of alexandrias christology leiden, 2000. Eastern feast day june 9, christian theologian and bishop active in the complex doctrinal struggles of the 5th century. While he is not the last word in christology, he was an able summarizer of christological thought and. Books by cyril of alexandria author of on the unity of. Norman russell is a class act with a great amount of scholarly integrity.
Five tomes against nestorius and other works chalcedonian fathers by cyril of alexandria and jeffrey pizzuto may 28, 20 3. Cyril is also often regarded as an unscrupulous and powerhungry cleric. We thought that it was by no means unjustified, that it was even useful and necessary to say before all what is the chronological sequence of the characters, and also what idea each has of god. Cyril of alexandria the wiley blackwell companion to. Cyril of alexandria project gutenberg selfpublishing. St cyril of alexandria is the sphragidis of the fathers, the seal of the fathers. Cyril of alexandria books list of books by author cyril of. A medieval commentary of the book of acts from a fragment attributed to the fifth century church father, cyril of alexandria.
Explore free books, like the victory garden, and more browse now. Works by or about cyril of alexandria at internet archive. Recently i commented briefly on the new edition of fr. It comes from a supplement to cyrils works as found in. He is chiefly known for his campaign against nestorius, bishop of constantinople, whose views on christs nature were to be declared heretical. Commentary on john by cyril of alexandria book read online. For other people with the same name, see pope cyril of alexandria disambiguation.
The monophysism of st cyril of alexandria paper by giovanni costa on academia. A fuller picture of cyril s christology is surely to be gained by bringing these aspects together. Nestoriuss teaching was condemned and cyril s second letter to nestorius canonized. St cyril of alexandria, patriarch, confessor, and doctor of the catholic church. Cyril was well educated, wrote extensively, and was a leading figure in the first council of ephesus in 431, the third ecumenical council of the early christian church. In reception of council of chalcedon, cyril of alexandria played a major role. Cyril of alexandria, against diodore of tarsus and theodore. Cyril is, perhaps, still that by tillemont in memoires pour servir, etc. Cyril of alexandria was the patriarch of alexandria from 412 to 444.
Cyril of alexandria was the leading voice of nicene orthodoxy in the christological controversies between constantinople 381 and chalcedon 451. Cyril of alexandria author of on the unity of christ. In the early years of his active life in the church he wrote several exegetical. Cyril of alexandria s most popular book is on the unity of christ. And in cyrils own work, it is also the most developed and best preserved exegetical commentary. Cyril was a scholarly archbishop and a prolific writer. In the early years of his active life in the church he wrote several exegetical documents. Commentary on the gospel of john, book 1, saint cyril of. As a ruler of the church of alexandria and president of the third ecumenical council of 431, cyril was one of the most powerful men of the fifth century and played a decisive role in the history of his times. Mar 05, 2019 and in cyrils own work, it is also the most developed and best preserved exegetical commentary. A valuable step in this direction has been taken by steven a.
Cyril of alexandria was born during the last quarter of the fourth century and died on june 27, 444. Commentary on the gospel of john, book 1 cyril of alexandria c. A reconstruction of cyril of alexandria s christology leiden, 2000. He is chiefly known for his campaign against nestorius, bishop of constantinople, whose views on christs nature were to be declared. Cyril has his feast in the western church on the 28th of january. He was enthroned when the city was at the height of its influence and power within the roman empire. This prayer is chanted when the priest is censing during the popular artoklasia when bread, wine, and oil are blessed. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. He is never interested in indulging in conspiracy theories or any of the nonsensical arguments against st cyril, none of which has a shred of evidence to uphold their argument. Apr 12, 2002 cyril of alexandria presents key selections of cyril s writings in order to make his thought accessible to students. He came to power when the city was at its height of influence and power within the roman empire. Jan 14, 2018 commentary on the gospel of john, book 1 cyril of alexandria c. Indeed, cyril lived at a time when theological controversiessuch the centuries.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Mckinion in words, imagery and the mystery of christ. It is indeed a written book, and not a collection of homilies. Cyril in on the unity of christ argues for the single divine subjectivity of christ, and describes how it encompasses a full and authentic humanity in jesus, namely a human experience that is not overwhelmed by the divine presence but fostered and enhanced by it. The writings are all freshly translated and an extended introduction outlines cyrils life and times, his scholastic method, his christology, his ecclesiology, his eucharistic doctrine, his spirituality, and his influence on the. That the ungodly nestorius desired to follow the doctrines of theodore, does not acquit him, rather it will thence work a deeper charge against him. The following is an english translation of a text relating to tongues and pentecost. A critical enquiry why the blessed baptist is called by christ not only the lamp, but burning and shining. Nestoriuss teaching was condemned and cyrils second letter to nestorius canonized. Secular historians might say they have treated cyril no worse than he treated his own theological and political foes.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, lfc 43, 48 18741885. For he ought forsooth to say, if it be as they in their silly nonsense say, let us make man in my image, after my likeness. Librivox recording of commentary on the gospel of john, book 10 by cyril of alexandria. Letters 150 the fathers of the church, volume 76 in this book. Saint cyril of alexandria christian theologian britannica. It comes from a supplement to cyrils works as found in migne patrologia graeca. Cyril responded to what in his eyes was a heretical christology, according to which christ was divided into two sons, the divine word and the man jesus.