| Cyril of Alexandria Contributor(s): Russell, Norman (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415182506 ISBN-13: 9780415182508 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2000 Annotation: As ruler of the church of Alexandria and president of the Third Ecumenical Council of 431, Cyril was one of the most powerful men in the fifth century, an important thinker who defined the concept of christological orthodoxy for the next two centuries. A controversial figure, he is also often regarded as an unscrupulous, power-hungry cleric who was responsible for the overthrow of an archbishop and the murder of a female philosopher. 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - History - History | Ancient - General |
| Dewey: 270.209 |
| LCCN: 99055830 |
| Lexile Measure: 1500 |
| Physical Information: 1.08" H x 5.68" W x 8.72" (0.99 lbs) 282 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As a ruler of the church of Alexander and president of the Third Ecumenical Council of 431, Cyril was one of the most powerful men of the fifth century. Not only did he define the concept of christological orthodoxy for the next two centuries, but he is also often regarded as an unscrupulous cleric who was responsible for the murder of the female philosopher Hypatia and for the overthrow of the archbishop Nestorius. |