{"title":"Early Church Fathers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"9781527101005_early-church-fathers-patrick-of-ireland-his-life-impact","title":"Early Church Fathers - Patrick of Ireland: His Life \u0026 Impact","description":"\u003cp style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \" color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \" color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003ePatrick ministered to kings and slaves alike in the culture that had enslaved him. Patrick's faith and his commitment to the Word of God through hard times is a true example of the way that God calls us to grow and to bless those around us through our suffering. Michael Haykin's masterful biography of Patrick's life and faith will show you how you can follow God's call in your life. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \" color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eThis book is one of the \u003cem\u003eEarly Church Fathers\u003c\/em\u003e Series.  This series relates the magnificent impact that those fathers of the early church made for our world today. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \" color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \" color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eMichael A. G. Haykin is Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, and Director of the Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies in Louisville, Kentucky. He has written several books and is the editor of the \u003cem\u003eEarly Church Fathers\u003c\/em\u003e series. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px; text-align:right;\"\u003eCover:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSoftcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px; text-align:right;\"\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px;text-align:left;\"\u003e102\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px; text-align:right;\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px;text-align:left;\"\u003eHaykin, Michael A.G.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px; text-align:right;\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px;text-align:left;\"\u003eChristian Focus Publications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px; text-align:right;\"\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px;text-align:left;\"\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Haykin, Michael A.G.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39788898156697,"sku":"9781527101005","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/8731\/8425\/products\/587c73001e836ab858ba26d991a729a8.jpg?v=1618346585"},{"product_id":"9781527105874_early-church-fathers-augustine-of-hippo-his-life-impact","title":"Early Church Fathers - Augustine of Hippo: His Life \u0026 Impact","description":"\u003cp style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \" color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \" color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eArguably the most significant theologian in Church history, \u003cstrong\u003eAugustine\u003c\/strong\u003e is nonetheless a figure of dispute in protestant circles, distrusted for his views on ecclesiology, amongst other subjects. Yet his love for the Lord and articulation of the doctrine of grace ensure that his writings remain relevant and inspiring to many Christians today. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eFor anyone looking to begin to understand this theological giant, Bradley Green's biography offers a clear insight into Augustine's life and beliefs. In the words of the patristic himself, 'Take and Read'. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \" color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eBradley G. Green teaches theology at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. He is the author of several books. Brad and his wife Dianne have three children-Caleb, Daniel, and Victoria. Brad and Dianne also helped co-found Augustine School, a Christian liberal arts school in Jackson, Tennessee. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \"\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \" color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \"\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \" color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eBrad tells the reader not only of the great man himself, but how to read his well-known books and to cherish them. The difficult issues are not shirked, covering everything between classical theism and donatism. The ideal start-up companion. \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Helm\u003c\/strong\u003e, Formerly Professor of the History and Philosophy of Religion, King's College, London \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \" color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e... a well-researched, thoughtful, and straightforward introductory guide to the main elements in Augustine's mind and writings, from which any student of historical theology can profit. I will be urging my students to utilize it. \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eNick Needham\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lecturer in Church History, Highland Theological College, Dingwall, Scotland \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont style=\"BORDER-TOP-COLOR: ; BORDER-LEFT-COLOR: ; BORDER-BOTTOM-COLOR: ; BORDER-RIGHT-COLOR: \" color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eThis book is a valuable introduction to Augustine as a coherent and persuasive theologian. For those who want to know where he stood on the great themes of Christian truth, this is an excellent place to begin. \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eGerald Bray\u003c\/strong\u003e, Research Professor, Beeson Divinity School at Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px; text-align:right;\"\u003eCover:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSoftcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px; text-align:right;\"\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px;text-align:left;\"\u003e214\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px; text-align:right;\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px;text-align:left;\"\u003eGreen, Bradley G.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px; text-align:right;\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px;text-align:left;\"\u003eChristian Focus Publications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px; text-align:right;\"\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:3px;text-align:left;\"\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Green, Bradley G.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39788901826713,"sku":"9781527105874","price":13.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/8731\/8425\/products\/7f1d79d90a98a2f01d2575db07eecbc7.jpg?v=1618346609"},{"product_id":"9781527101548_early-church-fathers-basil-of-caesarea-his-life-impact","title":"Early Church Fathers - Basil of Caesarea: His Life \u0026 Impact","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eMuch is known about Basil of Caesarea (329-379) - a Greek Bishop in what is now Turkey. A thoughtful theologian, he was instrumental in the formation of the Nicene Creed and fought a growing heresy, Arianism, which had found converts even in those in high positions of state. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eIn the face of such a threat he showed courage, wisdom and complete confidence in God - without which, the Church would not be what it is today. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eDr. Marvin Jones is the Assistant Professor of Theology and Church History, at Louisiana College, in Pineville, Louisiana. His Ph.D in Theology is from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Theology in Church History is from the University of South Africa. His area of interest is Theology and Church History, and he has contributed to Christian scholarship through his writings. He has also pastored churches in North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Nevada and Louisiana. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eAll of the makings of an important story that Evangelicals need to hear... Dr. Jones has done... Evangelicals a great favor in writing this lucid account. \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eMichael A. G. Haykin\u003c\/strong\u003e, Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eI am thankful for Marvin Jones and this new work. \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eJason G. Duesing\u003c\/strong\u003e, Provost and Professor of Historical Theology, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eIntroduces us not just to the subtlety and real acuity of Basil's thought but to a man of great warmth and affection... challenges us as well as instructs us. \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Ovey\u003c\/strong\u003e, (1958-2017) Principal, Oak Hill Theological College, London \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eEncounter(s) Basil as a lover of the Triune God and His Church. \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eSteven A. McKinion\u003c\/strong\u003e, Assistant Professor of Theology and Patristic Studies, Southeastern Baptist Theology Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eMarvin's valuable book helps us to see the Christ of the gospels more clearly, and to understand how deeply God has worked in the history of the Christian community. 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Ultimately, for him, this fight was not a struggle for ecclesial power or even for the rightness of his theological position. It was a battle for the souls of men and women. Athanasius rightly knew that upon one's view of Christ hung one's eternal destiny. As he wrote to the bishops of Egypt in 356: \"as therefore the struggle that is now set before us concerns all that we are, either to reject or to keep the faith, let us be zealous and resolve to guard what we have received, bearing in mind the confession that was written down at Nicaea.\" \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eAnd by God's grace, his victory in that struggle has been of enormous blessing to the church ever since. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003ePeter Barnes serves as the minister of Revesby Presbyterian Church, Revesby, New South Wales, Australia and also lectures in Church History at Christ College, Sydney.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eIt takes one to know one. With grace and precision, one of Australia's ablest defenders of theological orthodoxy here expounds the salvation determining doctrines of one of the Church's most stalwart champions of revealed truth. As well as informing the mind, Peter Barnes' account of the times, thought and trials of Athanasius warms the affections and nerves the will. \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eStuart Piggin\u003c\/strong\u003e, Conjoint Associate Professor of History, Macquarie University, Australia \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eAthanasius, whose name means 'immortal,' lives on in this comprehensive and commendable biography. Barnes shows how the animated controversialist managed a full life, as a Nicene theologian, Alexandrian bishop, and five-time refugee. The influence of the patriarch persists through these informed pages. \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Hartog\u003c\/strong\u003e, Professor of Theology, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary, Ankeny, Iowa \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eNot only does he know the history and context, but Peter Barnes certainly knows the life of Athanasius. Writing in a lucid style, Barnes provides readers everything they need to know about this era of church history, and imparts a love for the man who defined it. Every page is soaked with historical and theological data, but more than that, every page drips with appreciation for Athanasius of Alexandria and why Orthodox Nicene faith is truly contra mundum. \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eColeman M. Ford\u003c\/strong\u003e, Co-founder of the Center for Ancient Christian Studies, Adjunct Instructor of Church History, Boyce College, Louisville, Kentucky \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e… an excellent introduction to the life and ministry of one of the greatest champions of truth in the history of the church, Athanasius of Alexandria. Along the way we learn of the Christ whose honour Athanasius sought to uphold above all else. It is a well informed and accessible account which will enable many to become familiar with a Christian disciple who sought to honour the incarnate Word above all else. Worth reading. \u003cbr\u003e--\u003cstrong\u003eMark D. 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Wilhite, this series relates the magnificent impact that those fathers of the early church had on our world today \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eExtra Features: a chronology of Cyril's life, including key councils held in the years following his death \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eTheologically Instructive: helps us understand the importance of applying correct Christology \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eA fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the Early Church Fathers, his defence of orthodox theology, and how his Christ-centredness has shaped the faith of the Church. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eCyril of Alexandria (c. 376 - 444 AD) was a towering figure in early Christianity, renowned for his theological prowess and leadership as the Patriarch of Alexandria. Born into a prominent Christian family, Cyril received a comprehensive education in theology and philosophy, which equipped him for his future role as a defender of orthodox Christian doctrine. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eDaniel Hames unpacks Cyril's tenure as Patriarch, marked by significant theological controversies, notably his fierce defense of the divinity of Christ against the teachings of Nestorius, culminating in the Council of Ephesus in 431 AD. Cyril played a pivotal role in condemning Nestorianism and affirming the doctrine of the hypostatic union - the belief in the union of Christ's divine and human natures in one person. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eCyril's legacy endures as one of the most influential figures in the development of the doctrine of Christ, shaping the theological landscape of Christianity for centuries to come. \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#800040\" size=\"3\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christianfocus.com\/cmsfiles\/products\/samples\/9781527111332_Sample.pdf\"\u003eRead Sample Pages\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e \r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeries Preface \u003cbr\u003eA Chronology of Cyril's Life \u003cbr\u003eForeword \u003cbr\u003e1. The Man, the Myth, the Legend \u003cbr\u003e2. The Nestorian Controversy \u003cbr\u003e3. Who is Jesus? \u003cbr\u003e4. Who is God? \u003cbr\u003e5. What is Salvation? \u003cbr\u003e6. Chalcedon and Beyond Afterword \r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"3\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#000000\" size=\"2\" face=\"Lucida Sans\"\u003eDaniel Hames (PhD Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam) is Vice President and Lecturer in Theology at Union School of Theology. 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