Cyril of Jerusalem

by E.J. Yarnold S.J.

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134638505
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/04/2002
Series:	The Early Church Fathers
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	508 KB

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).

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

'One of the greatest strengths of the series The Early Church Fathers is the provision of readily accessible translations of key patristic texts. Yarnold's contribution to the series will not disappoint the student of the early church.' - Alvyn Pettersen

'Yarnold's contribution to the series will not disappoint the student of the early church.' -

'One of the greatest strengths of the series The Early Church Fathers is the provision of readily accessible translations of key patristic texts. Yarnold's contribution to the series will not disappoint the student of the early church.' - Alvyn Pettersen

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