Cyril of Alexandria
Britishnoun
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The former line of thought, adopted by the Cappadocians, tended toward the position assumed by Cyril of Alexandria and in a more extreme form by the Monophysites.
From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Ayer, Joseph Cullen
At last, in 433, John, bishop of Antioch, sent the creed given below to Cyril of Alexandria, who signed it.
From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Ayer, Joseph Cullen
The just progress of inquiry and punishment was stopped by seasonable gifts; but the murder of Hypatia has imprinted an indelible stain on the character and religion of Cyril of Alexandria.
From History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4 by Milman, Henry Hart
Cyril of Alexandria comments on the older punctuation, but explains the verse wrongly.
From Christian Mysticism by Inge, William Ralph
The name of Cyril of Alexandria is famous in controversial story, and the title of saint is a mark that his opinions and his party have finally prevailed.
From History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4 by Milman, Henry Hart
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