Words, imagery, and the mystery of Christ : a reconstruction of Cyril of Alexandria's christology /
This volume deals with the christology of fifth-century pastor and theologian Cyril of Alexandria, particularly as it relates to Apollinarianism and Nestorianism. More specifically, it explores the use of a plethora of images to illustrate his understanding of the mystery of Christ. The book traces...
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Format: eBook
Language: English
Published:
Leiden ; Boston :
Brill,
2000.
Series:
Vigiliae Christianae, Supplements
55.
Vigiliae Christianae Supplements Online, ISBN: 9789004308961.
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Call Number: BT198 .M3997 2000
| Summary: | This volume deals with the christology of fifth-century pastor and theologian Cyril of Alexandria, particularly as it relates to Apollinarianism and Nestorianism. More specifically, it explores the use of a plethora of images to illustrate his understanding of the mystery of Christ. The book traces the background of his analogies in the philosophers and the Scriptures. Included are sections on Cyril's understanding and use of the Scriptures, and the intended force of images in his theology. The final part is a re-reading of his christology through the lens of his christological imagery. Historians of Christian theology and dogma will find a unique look into the word pictures Cyril uses and the picture of Christ the reveal. |
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| Item Description: | Based on the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Aberdeen, 1998. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (viii, 242 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-239) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9789004313217 |
| ISSN: | 0920-623X ; |
| Access: | Available to subscribing member institutions only. |