Who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word. The dispute between cyril and nestorius, patriarch of constantinople, over different christological views was decided in favor of cyril at the. 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. I am the vine cyril of alexandria crossroads initiative.
Commentaries on the old testament, thesaurus, discourse against arians, commentary on st. In 429 as the christological controversies increased, the output of his writings was so extensive that his opponents could not match it. Commentary on john by cyril of alexandria overdrive. Pdf cyril of alexandrias commentary on the gospel of. In saying that the apostles were eyewitnesses of the substantial and living word, the evangelist agrees with john, who says, that the word was made flesh, and tabernacled in us, and his glory was seen, the glory as of the. Secondly, this paper does not offer a history of hebrews interpretation. In pusey, pe ed sancti patris nostril cyrilli archiepiscopi alexandrini in d.
Cyril was a scholarly archbishop and a prolific writer. Pdf cyril of alexandrias commentary on the gospel of john. He was nephew of the patriarch of that city, theophilus. Cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, lfc 43, 48 1874. Lars koen, partitive exegesis in cyril of alexandria s commentary on the gospel according to st. Volume 1 pdf download download 9780830866458 by cyril of alexandria.
Cyril of alexandrias most popular book is on the unity of christ. Cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, lfc 43, 48 18741885. Thomas randell cyril was a scholarly archbishop and a prolific writer. Buy commentary on john, volume 2 ancient christian texts series by cyril alexandria in ebook format at koorong 97808308988. Cyrils sitz im leben cyril lived from 378 until 444. Oxford movement translation cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, lfc 43, 48 18741885 book 1. The holy spirit in cyril of alexandrias commentary on. An introduction to cyril of alexandria union resources. 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. In goggin, ta trans, the fathers of the church, volume 33. Cyrils great commentary on john, offered here in the ancient christian texts series in two volumes, predates the nestorian controversy and focuses its theological. It begins with an attempt to place cyril and his commentary within their context. He accompanied theophilus to constantinople in 403 and was present at the synod of the oak that deposed john chrysostom, whom he believed guilty of the charges against him. Pg 74, 3334 discusses on jesus words i am the vine, you are the branches john 15.
The commentary, addressed to catechists, displays cyrils breathtaking mastery of the full content of the bible and his painstaking attention to. Cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, lfc 43, 48 18741885 praefatio. The lord will give utterance to them who evangelize with much power, declareth exceeding well the psalmist. Cyrils exegetical commentary on the gospel of john made, drawn shortly before the year 429. Cyrils great commentary on john, offered here in the ancient christian text series in two volumes, predates the nestorian controversy, however, and. While bishop, he entered into a multitude of theological and ecclesial controversies, ranging from an antiorigen. Commentary on the gospel of john by cyril of alexandria. Commentary on the twelve prophets fathers of the church.
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This final volume in a series of three contains cyril s commentary on zephaniah, haggai, zechariah, and malachi. In the latest addition to the ancient christian texts series, david maxwell renders a service to students of patristics and new testament studies alike. Cyril of alexandria, the best known being origen and st. Cyril of alexandria presents key selections of cyril s writings in order to make his thought accessible to students. Books by cyril of alexandria author of on the unity of. This study portrays cyril of alexandria as exegete and theologian through an examination of his commentary on the gospel john. May 17, 2017 cyrils commentary on john is a work that is intended to assist catechists in their task of teaching the faith to the catechumens. Commentary on john, volume 2 ancient christian texts series. Louth, the use of the term idios in alexandrian theology from alexander to cyril, studia patristica 19 1989. Luckily for him i had the chance to look, and found the images first shot. Read commentary on john online by cyril of alexandria books. The holy spirit in cyril of alexandrias commentary on isaiah. Books by cyril of alexandria author of on the unity of christ.
Cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, volume 1, tr. 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. With the advent of critical editions, translations, and some detailed studies regarding the life and works of this author, the. Todays readers will find the commentary an indispensable tool for understanding cyrils approach to scripture. Cyril s sitz im leben cyril lived from 378 until 444. Cyril of alexandria presents key selections of cyrils writings in order to make his thought accessible to students. Thomas randell this recording, of the fragments which are extant of book 8, of commentary on st john s gospel covers john 12. 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. His sentences are lengthy, full of interlocking clauses, and his vocabulary can be unusual, even idiosyncratic xx. Cyril s great commentary on john, offered here in the ancient christian text series in two volumes, predates the nestorian controversy, however, and focuses its theological fire power against arianism. A customer for my cdrom of the fathers wrote to ask if i had a pdf of vol.
For divine scripture does sometimes, as we said before, call the thoughts of holy scripture wood. Cyril s great commentary on john, offered here in the ancient christian texts series in two volumes, predates the nestorian controversy and focuses its theological firepower against arianism. St cyril of alexandria resources online and in print. Cyrils great commentary on john, offered here in the ancient christian text series in two volumes, predates the nestorian controversy. St cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, part 1, page 9. This work argues that cyril wrote his commentary on the gospel of john early in his writing career, almost a decade before becoming bishop. Cyril of alexandria books list of books by author cyril. But i deem that they who ought to approach this, are, not mere chance persons, but those who have been illumined with the grace that is from above, seeing that both. 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 is of profit to the hearers, and tracking with intent zeal whatever may seem to be of profit to those who thirst. St cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, part 1, page 1. He was a central figure in the first council of ephesus in cyril of alexandria greek. Although his reputation is marked with controversy, cyril is most remembered for his intelligent writing, his strong condemnation of heresy, and the nestorian schism. David maxwells new translation of cyrils commentary on john. Cyril of alexandria books list of books by author cyril of.
Among his writings are commentaries on john, luke, and the pentateuch, treatises on dogmatic theology, and apologia against julian the apostate, and letters and sermons. And let no one deem, himself astray, that the exposition of the above is astray, or otherwise of false reasoning. In the early years of his active life in the church he wrote several exegetical documents. St cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, part 1, page 4. Commentary on john, volume 2 ancient christian texts. John l drury god tasted death for us 2 differences. Cyril wrote extensively and was a leading protagonist in the christological controversies of the later 4th and 5th centuries.
The christological controversy of cyril of alexandria has been a topic of sustained scholarly research in recent years. Cyril s exegetical commentary on the gospel of john made, drawn shortly before the year 429. Librivox recording of commentary on the gospel of john, book i by cyril of alexandria. Cyril of alexandria has 70 books on goodreads with 2171 ratings. English translation of st cyril of alexandria, commentary on john. Cyril received a classical and theological education at alexandria and was ordained by his uncle. Cyril s great commentary on john, offered here in the ancient christian text series in two volumes, predates the nestorian controversy. Cyril of alexandrias commentary on john challenges me in a way never intended. John had been commented by several predecessors of st. Cyril of alexandria 1872 commentary on the gospel of john. Indeed, unlike cyrils commentary on luke, in which he mentions nestorian positions, and unlike his commentary on john, in which he engages arian doctrine whether in current controversy or as a purely literary conflict, cyrils commentary on isaiah does not seem to array itself against any group in particular. This final volume in a series of three contains cyrils commentary on zephaniah, haggai, zechariah, and malachi. The commentary, addressed to catechists, displays cyril s breathtaking mastery of the full content of the bible and his painstaking attention to detail as. As the translator notes in his introduction, cyrils literary style is complex and wordy.
Cyril of alexandria was a theologian, bishop, church father, and doctor of the church. Commentary on john ancient christian texts alexandria, cyril of, elowsky, joel c. Commentary on john volume 2 ancient christian texts series. The first adamsecond adam typology in john chrysostom and cyril of alexandria. Commentary on the gospel of john, book 1 cyril of alexandria c. Some time ago i became aware that the oxford movement library of the fathersseries contained a translation of the commentary on the gospel of st.
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