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Early Christianity and Patristics: Cyril of Jerusalem
Cyril of Jerusalem by E.J. Yarnold S.J.provides full English translations, with explanatory commentary, of his important works. introduction covers Cyril's life; his historical and archaeological context; his theology; and contemporary doctrine and practice. Online available.
Cyril of Jerusalem, Mystagogue by Alexis James DovalScholars can now confidently include the mystagogic sermons in their study of Cyril's doctrinal and sacramental theology and practice. This study addresses much more than the question of authorship. A thorough examination of the Mystagogic Catecheses in conjunction with Cyril's Baptismal Catecheses provides a new view into his life and thought as both catechist and mystagogue.
Cyril of Jerusalem Studies
Cyril of Jerusalem: Bishop and City by Jan Willem Drijverstheme is the relationship between the city and its bishop and, in particular, Cyril's efforts to promote Jerusalem as the Christian city par excellence, by employing Jerusalem's religious symbols - the holy sites and the Cross. discusses important aspects and events of Cyril's episcopacy, such as his pastoral work as an urban bishop of the Jerusalem Christian community, Jerusalem's liturgy, the rebuilding of the Temple. Online available.
Cyril of Jerusalem by provides full English translations, with explanatory commentary, of his important works. introduction covers Cyril's life; his historical and archaeological context; his theology; and contemporary doctrine and practice. Online available.
Cyril of Jerusalem, Mystagogue by Scholars can now confidently include the mystagogic sermons in their study of Cyril's doctrinal and sacramental theology and practice. This study addresses much more than the question of authorship. A thorough examination of the Mystagogic Catecheses in conjunction with Cyril's Baptismal Catecheses provides a new view into his life and thought as both catechist and mystagogue.
Cyril of Jerusalem: Bishop and City by theme is the relationship between the city and its bishop and, in particular, Cyril's efforts to promote Jerusalem as the Christian city par excellence, by employing Jerusalem's religious symbols - the holy sites and the Cross. discusses important aspects and events of Cyril's episcopacy, such as his pastoral work as an urban bishop of the Jerusalem Christian community, Jerusalem's liturgy, the rebuilding of the Temple. Online available.
