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Cyril of Alexandria famously took up the debate against Nestorius on the theological interpretation of the deity of Christ, a number of which are addressed in these volumes. This fifth-century Christological controversy comprises most of the teaching of these letters, notably even letters not addressed to Nestorius. The conflict with Nestorius eventually brought Nestorius to condemnation after...

To his most pious and most God-loving fellow bishop Nestorius, Cyril sends greetings in the Lord.1 DENERABLE MEN WORTHY of belief have arrived in Alexandria. They reported that your reverence was both extremely annoyed and was leaving no stone unturned to vex me. When I wished to learn what your reverence’s vexation was, they told me that some men from Alexandria are carrying around the letter sent to the holy monks and that this has been the origin of your dislike and displeasure. I am
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