Treatises 3
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Five Tomes Against Nestorius 6 parts
- Book ICyril answers Nestorius' sermons on the title Mother of God (Theotokos): the Word Himself became flesh and was born of the Virgin, so she is truly Mother of God.
- Book IIAfter the union the Word is one incarnate Person: mere 'connection' does not unite, and Christ's anointing and glory are His own, not a man's.
- Book IIIThe Word made flesh is worshipped by angels, yet as man worships with us and is our High Priest: sent by the Father, He makes us His brothers.
- Book IVEvery divine work is the work of the whole Trinity; Christ gives the Holy Spirit as His own Spirit and works as God through Him.
- Book VOn the Passion: the Son of God suffered in His own flesh while remaining impassible as God, and so freed us from death.
- Translator’s IntroductionP. E. and E. B. Pusey's 1881 introduction: the history of the Nestorian controversy and of this work.
- On the Unity of ChristA dialogue defending that Christ is one person, the Word made flesh, against the teaching that divides Him into two.
- Scholia on the incarnation
Letters 6
- Cyril Letter One to Nestor
- Cyril Letter Three to Nestor
- Cyril Letter Two to Nestor
- Letter 33 to Acacius of BeroeaNewCyril answers the Eastern bishops' demand that he withdraw his writings against Nestorius, defends his orthodoxy, and lays out the terms for peace (433).
- Letter 63 to John of Antioch, concerning TheodoretNewA short letter complaining that Theodoret still refuses to anathematize Nestorius or accept his deposition.
- Letter 67 to John of Antioch and the Synod Gathered ThereNewCyril celebrates the condemnation of Nestorius, confesses one Christ, and urges that repentant Nestorians be received and church disputes settled in church.
Commentaries 2
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Commentary on the Gospel of John 13 parts
- PrefaceCyril's own preface: why he undertakes to explain John's Gospel, and the doctrinal (dogmatic) character of his commentary.
- Book I — John 1:1–1:28John 1:1-28. The Word is eternal, of one essence with the Father, true God, Creator, Life and Light; against Arius and Eunomius; the witness of John the Baptist.
- Book II — John 1:29–5:34John 1:29-5:34. The Lamb of God and the Spirit abiding on the Son, the wedding at Cana, Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman, and the healing at Bethesda.
- Book III — John 5:35–6:37John 5:35-6:37. The witness of the Father and the Scriptures to the Son, the feeding of the five thousand, and the Bread of Life.
- Book IV — John 6:38–7:24John 6:38-7:24. The Bread from heaven and Christ's life-giving flesh in the Eucharist, and the beginning of the Feast of Tabernacles.
- Book V — John 7:25–8:43John 7:25-8:43. Christ teaching at the Feast, the living water of the Spirit, and Christ the Light of the world.
- Book VI — John 8:44–9:1 (9:1 only briefly touched)John 8:44-10:17. 'Before Abraham was, I AM', the man born blind, and the Good Shepherd.
- Book VII — John 10:18–12:2 (fragments)The surviving fragments on John 10:18-12:2, including the raising of Lazarus (partly preserved only in Syriac).
- Book VIII — John 12:3–12:48 (fragments)The surviving fragments on John 12:3-48: the anointing at Bethany, the entry into Jerusalem, and the hour of the Son's glorification.
- Book IX — John 12:49–14:20John 12:49-14:20. The washing of the feet, the betrayal, 'I am the Way, the Truth and the Life', and the promise of the Comforter.
- Book X — John 14:21–16:13John 14:21-16:13. The true Vine, the world's hatred of the disciples, and the Spirit of truth who guides into all truth.
- Book XI — John 16:14–18:23John 16:14-18:23. The Spirit glorifies the Son; Christ's high-priestly prayer for the unity of His disciples; the arrest.
- Book XII — John 18:24–21:25John 18:24-21:25. The trial, Crucifixion, burial and Resurrection, the Spirit breathed on the Apostles, and Peter restored.
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Commentary on the Gospel of Luke 13 parts
- Sermons 1-11 — Luke 1:1–3:23Luke 1:1-3:23: the eyewitnesses of the Word, the Magnificat, the birth and circumcision of Christ, and the preaching of John the Baptist.
- Sermons 26-38 — Luke 6:20–7:28Luke 6:20-7:28: the Beatitudes and woes, love of enemies, the centurion's faith, the widow of Nain's son, and John the Baptist's question.
- Sermons 39-46 — Luke 7:31–8:56Luke 7:31-8:56: the sinful woman forgiven, the parable of the sower, Christ calming the storm, the Gerasene demoniac, and Jairus' daughter.
- Sermons 47-56 — Luke 9:1–9:56Luke 9:1-56: the sending of the Twelve, the feeding of the five thousand, Peter's confession, the Transfiguration, and the Samaritan village's refusal.
- Sermons 57-65 — Luke 9:57–10:21Luke 9:57-10:21: the cost of discipleship, the sending of the seventy, and Christ's rejoicing in the Spirit.
- Sermons 66-80 — Luke 10:22–11:18Luke 10:22-11:18: the Father and Son's mutual knowledge, the Good Samaritan, Martha and Mary, the Lord's Prayer, and casting out demons.
- Sermons 81-88 — Luke 11:19–12:10Luke 11:19-12:10: the stronger man who binds Satan, the sign of Jonah, denouncing the Pharisees and lawyers, and confessing Christ before men.
- Sermons 89-98 — Luke 12:13–13:9Luke 12:13-13:9: the parable of the rich fool, watchfulness for the Lord's return, the call to repentance, and the barren fig tree.
- Sermons 99-109 — Luke 13:22–16:13Luke 13:22-16:13: the narrow door, healing on the Sabbath, the parables of the lost sheep and coin, the prodigal son, and the unjust steward.
- Sermons 110-123 — Luke 16:14–18:27Luke 16:14-18:27: Lazarus and the rich man, warnings against causing sin, the ten lepers, the coming of the kingdom, and the persistent widow.
- Sermons 124-134 — Luke 18:28–20:18Luke 18:28-20:18: Christ foretells His Passion, the healing of the blind man, Zacchaeus, the triumphal entry, and the wicked tenants.
- Sermons 135-145 — Luke 20:19–22:38Luke 20:19-22:38: paying tribute to Caesar, the resurrection and the Sadducees, the widow's mite, the Olivet discourse, and the Last Supper.
- Sermons 146-156 — Luke 22:39–24:45Luke 22:39-24:45: Gethsemane, the arrest and trials, the Crucifixion, the burial, and the Resurrection appearances, ending the Commentary.
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