The dyophysite christology of Cyril of Alexandria / / by Hans van Loon.

• Superior document: Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae ; v. 96
• Author: Loon, Hans van, 1951-
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden ;, Boston : : Brill,, 2009.
• Year of Publication: 2009
• Language: English
• Series: Vigiliae Christianae, Supplements 96.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (648 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.

The formula ‘one incarnate nature of the Word of God’ has often been depicted as a summary of Cyril of Alexandria’s (ca 378-444) christology. But no systematic study into his christological works has been published. Besides, there is no consensus regarding the meaning of the key terms and expressions in these works. This book addresses this deficiency by an integral investigation of the archbishop’s christological writings during the first two years of the Nestorian controversy, and comes to the conclusion that his christology is basically dyophysite. This re-appraisal of his christology bears on the understanding of the Council of Chalcedon and on contemporary ecumenical relations, especially those between the Eastern Orthodox and the Oriental Orthodox.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Materials / J.C. Van Loon -- Introduction / J.C. Van Loon -- Chapter One. Aim And Relevance / J.C. Van Loon -- Chapter Two. Cyril Of Alexandrias Use Of Aristotelian Logic / J.C. Van Loon -- Chapter Three. Meanings And Metaphysics In The Trinitarian Writings / J.C. Van Loon -- Chapter Four. Comparison Of Interpretations / J.C. Van Loon -- Chapter Five. The First Year Of The Nestorian Controversy / J.C. Van Loon -- Chapter Six. Contra Nestorium / J.C. Van Loon -- Chapter Seven. Other Writings From The Year 430 / J.C. Van Loon -- Chapter Eight. Recapitulation And Conclusions / J.C. Van Loon -- Bibliography / J.C. Van Loon -- Index Of Biblical Names / J.C. Van Loon -- Index Of Modern Names / J.C. Van Loon -- Index Of Subjects / J.C. Van Loon -- Index Of Scriptural References / J.C. Van Loon.