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Theophilus of Alexandria
Series: The Early Church Fathers
If Theophilus of Alexandria seems a minor figure today, it is because we persist in seeing him through the eyes of hostile contemporary witnesses, each of whom had his own reasons for diminishing Theophilus’ stature. In fact, he was one of the greatest bishops of the Theodosian era, who played an...
Published November 23rd 2006 by Routledge
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Cyril of Alexandria
Series: The Early Church Fathers
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...
Published April 12th 2000 by Routledge