Cyril of Jerusalem

Cyril was bishop in Jerusalem from c350-351 AD until 386 AD. His writings are an important source for the history of early Christian doctrine. This book provides full English translations, with explanatory commentary, of his most important works. The introduction covers Cyril's life; his historical and archaeological context; his theology; and contemporary doctrine and practice. This will be essential reading for students and scholars of patristics, and those studying the history of the early Church and late antiquity.

List of contents

List of figures, Preface, Abbreviations, Introduction, Translations, Notes, Bibliography, Index

About the author

Edward Yarnold, S. J., is a University Research Lecturer at the University of Oxford. His previous publications include The Study of Liturgy (co-editor,1976-92),The Study of Spirituality (co-editor, 1986) and Truth and Authority (with Henry Chadwick, 1977).

Summary

This study of the life and works of Cyril, Bishop of Jerusalem, assesses Cyril's thought in the context of fourth-century theological developments and includes up-to-date translations of a selection of his writings.

Product details

• Authors: E.J. Yarnold S.J.
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.09.2000
• EAN: 9780415199032
• ISBN: 978-0-415-19903-2
• No. of pages: 234
• Weight: 590 g
• Series: The Early Church Fathers
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical, Biography: historical, political & military, RELIGION / Christianity / History, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, History of Religion, Christian leaders & leadership, Religious and spiritual figures, Biography: historical, political and military, RELIGION / Christian Living / Leadership & Mentoring, The Early Church