Pg 74, 3334 discusses on jesus words i am the vine, you are the branches john 15. 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. 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. Cyril of alexandria, robert charles hill translator 3. Cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, volume 2, tr. Cyrils great commentary on john, offered here in the ancient christian text series in two volumes, predates the nestorian controversy. D a v i d k n e i p the holy spirit in cyril of alexandria s commentary on isaiah yril of alexandria composed a versebyverse commentary on isaiah sometime in the early period of his pontificate.
The book is about 150 pages and provides a critical outline of the book. Cyril of alexandria translated with an introduction by robert charles hill volume i of commentary on isaiah in a recent collection of essays, the theology of st. The first detailed survey in english of cyrils life and work, cyril of alexandria presents key selections of the writings of this complex figure, all freshly translated and put into context by an introduction that outlines his life and times, his scholastic method, his doctrine, and his significant influence on the christian tradition. Commentary on isaiah, translated with an introduction. At the midpoint of his episcopate in alexandria, which lasted till his death in 444, there occurred the event. Cyrils commentary, and also of the present english translation. His commentary on isaiah is one of his major exegetical works and the earliest extant christian commentary on the great prophet. Cyril of alexandria wrote his commentary on isaiah during a time of ecclesiastical and theological peace, in the years before the nestorian controversy. One of the most articulate of the church fathers, st. In the eighth and ninth, he shows that christ was foretold by the ancient prophets, and that the old and new law are in substance the same. While the dating is uncertain, the commentary almost certainly derives from the period before the nestorian controversy. St cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, part 1, page 6. However, the student will find his own efforts to be the most. This verse was put on the titlepage of early english bibles, claiming the right of all to hear what jehovah hath spoken.
Unfortunately, cyrils commentary suffers from having no modern critical edition besides that in patrologia graeca. This excerpt from saint cyril of alexandrias commentary on the gospel of john lib. He was enthroned when the city was at the height of its influence and power within the roman empire. A critical appreciation, there appear two seemingly unrelated comments. Much of the work has recently been translated into english covering isaiah 150. Books by cyril of alexandria author of on the unity of. That everlasting and before the ages is the onlybegotten. Logos bible software gives you the tools you need to use your digital library effectively and efficiently, searching for verses, finding scripture references and citations instantly, and performing word studies. The navarre commentary says that the verse has been interpreted in christian tradition as a veiled revelation of the holy trinity, because the. What do they say to this namely, in the beginning was the word who introduce to us the son, as one new and of late, that. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Ancient christian commentary on scripture complete. One, by the editors, is that for manythen and nowcyril of alexandria is little more than an ecclesiastical thug. The book of the prophet isaiah lesson 9 chapters 47 50.
Abel and alexander kerrigan, parallels between the exegetical works of cyril of alexandria and jerome have long been known. Cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, lfc 43, 48 1874. Cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, lfc 43, 48 18741885. English translation of st cyril of alexandria, commentary on john. Isaiah chapter 47 a tauntsong, mocking babylon, once. While the dating is uncertain, the commentary almost certainly derives from.
Cyril of alexandria, commentary on luke 1859 sermons 111. He was enthroned when the city was at the height of. John 2, the original text of which is given in the third, fourth. The holy spirit in cyril of alexandrias commentary on. Cyrils great commentary on john, offered here in the ancient christian text series in two volumes, predates the nestorian controversy, however, and focuses its. For the lord of all himself willing us so to be affected saith by the prophet isaiah, for my counsels are not as your counsels, neither as your ways are my ways, saith the lord. He was nephew of the patriarch of that city, theophilus.
A copy of this letter reached constantinople where nestorius preached a sermon against it. Cyril of alexandrias most popular book is on the unity of christ. Isaiah wrote during the stormy period marking the expansion of the assyrian empire and the decline of israel. In the eighth and ninth, he shows that christ was foretold by the ancient prophets, and that the. Commentary on john ancient christian texts alexandria, cyril of, elowsky, joel c. Geographically situated between alexandria and antioch, eusebius approached the text giving notable attention to historical detail and possible allegorical interpretation. The commentary on the twelve prophets among cyrils works the identification of cyril with alexandria in egypt arises particularly from his election to the see on the death of his uncle theophilus in 412. In conclusion, i have to return my thanks to the delegates of the university press for undertaking both the publication of the syriac version of s.
Cyril s great commentary on john, offered here in the ancient christian text series in two volumes, predates the nestorian controversy. This work compares the minor prophets commentaries of theodore of mopsuestia and cyril of alexandria, isolating the role each interpreter assigns the twelve prophets in their ministry to old testament israel and the texts of the twelve as christian scripture. He mentions the same in his commentary on isaiah, t. In the seventh book he proves, that the great men in the true religion far surpassed in virtue all the heroes of paganism. In the exegesis, we see the true cyril, not the ecclesiastical thug portrayed by critics of his later involvement in controversy and conciliar maneuvering. The article deals with the remarkable exegetical works ascribed to st john chrysostom the commentary on the prophet isaiah cpg 4416 partially preserved in greek, the major part existing in armenian translation only, and the cycle of six homilies. Cyril received a classical and theological education at alexandria and was ordained by his uncle.
Cyril of alexandria books list of books by author cyril. I have found it to be very useful in my studies of the book. The first detailed survey in english of cyril s life and work, cyril of alexandria presents key selections of the writings of this complex figure, all freshly translated and put into context by an introduction that outlines his life and times, his scholastic method, his doctrine, and his significant influence on the christian tradition. Sidlow baxter, in exploring the book, introduces his analysis of isaiah with the observation. 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. Chapters 114 cyril of alexandria available for the fi rst time in a modern english translation, this imposing work by one of the great churchmen of the fi fth century had been neglected on library shelves in a lessthanaccessible greek edition.
We see how cyril of alexandria di d evolve notions of literal and. The logos edition of the ancient christian commentary on scripture equips you for better study with cuttingedge functionality and features. 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. At the midpoint of his episcopate in alexandria, which. Cyril of alexandria was the patriarch of alexandria from 412 to 444. 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. Commentary to book of isaiah free online downloadable pdf. His uncle, pope theophilus of alexandria, was patriarch of alexandria from 385 to 412. By this time, news of the controversy in the capital had reached alexandria. Cyril of alexandria, translated by robert charles hill. Cyril of alexandria the early church fathers norman.
Cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, volume 1, tr. Cyril of alexandria, bishop from 412444 of the major metropolis of the roman empire, is one of the towering fathers of the first five centuries of christianity, when the christian church developed its fundamental dogmas, liturgy and identity which define it to this day. I am the vine cyril of alexandria crossroads initiative. Note the connection of the two books, isaiah the necessary sequel to deuteronomy.
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