Words, Imagery, and the Mystery of Christ: A Reconstruction of Cyril of Alexandria's Christology

by Steven A. McKinion

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004119876
• ISBN13: 9789004119871
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.6" x 9.8"