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St. Cyril of Alexandria: The Christological Controversy. Its History, Theology, and Texts (Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae, Vol 23)

By John Anthony McGuckin

Book information

Year
1997
ISBN
9004099905, 9789004099906
LCC
BT198 .M3994 1994
Open Library ID
OL1087836M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (3865425 bytes)
Pages
425\440
Topic
History
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

St. Cyril of Alexandria: The Christological Controversy describes the turmoil of 5th century Christianity seeking to articulate its beliefs on the person of Christ. The policies of the Theodosian dynasty and the conflicting interests of the patriarchal sees are set as the context of the controversy between Nestorius of Constantinople and Cyril of Alexandria, a bitter dispute that racked the entire oecumene. The historical analysis expounds the arguments of both sides, particularly the Christology of Cyril which was adopted as a standard. Many major texts are presented in new translations, some of which have never before appeared in English. These writings are essential reading in the history of doctrine. The work will be an indispensable resource for all students of the period: theologians and Byzantinists.

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