Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Second Series • VOLUME 7
Cyril of Jerusalem & Gregory Nazianzen
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4. For the name of the Father, with the very utterance of the title, suggests the thought of the Son: as in like manner one who names the So
4. For the name of the Father, with the very utterance of the title, suggests the thought of the Son: as in like manner one who names the Son thinks straightway of the Father also [970] . For if a Father, He is certainly the Father of a Son; and if a Son, certainly the Son of a Father. Lest therefore from our speaking thus, In O…
2,290 wordsSECTION 4216. The first virtue of godliness in Christians is to honour their parents, to requite the troubles of those who begat them [1028] , and wit
16. The first virtue of godliness in Christians is to honour their parents, to requite the troubles of those who begat them [1028] , and with all their might to confer on them what tends to their comfort (for if we should repay them ever so much, yet we shall never be able to return their gift of life [1029] ), that they also ma…
2,309 wordsSECTION 438. God then is One, the Father, the Almighty, whom the brood of heretics have dared to blaspheme. Yea, they have dared to blaspheme the Lord
8. God then is One, the Father, the Almighty, whom the brood of heretics have dared to blaspheme. Yea, they have dared to blaspheme the Lord of Sabaoth [1052] , who sitteth above the Cherubim [1053] : they have dared to blaspheme the Lord Adonai [1054] : they have dared to blaspheme Him who is in the Prophets the Almighty God [1…
2,305 wordsSECTION 447. But let no one tolerate any who say that one is the Creator of the light, and another of darkness [1074] : for let him remember how Isaia
7. But let no one tolerate any who say that one is the Creator of the light, and another of darkness [1074] : for let him remember how Isaiah says, I am the God who made the light, and created darkness [1075] . Why, O man, art thou vexed thereat? Why art thou offended at the time that is given thee for rest [1076] ? A servant wo…
2,246 wordsSECTION 45Adam at first was without clothing, faring daintily in Paradise: and after he had received the commandment, but failed to keep it, and wicke
Adam at first was without clothing, faring daintily in Paradise: and after he had received the commandment, but failed to keep it, and wickedly stretched forth his hand (not because the hand wished this, but because his will stretched forth his hand to that which was forbidden), because of his disobedience he lost also the good …
2,238 wordsSECTION 461. They who have been taught to believe "In One God the Father Almighty," ought also to believe in His Only-begotten Son. For he that deniet
1. They who have been taught to believe "In One God the Father Almighty," ought also to believe in His Only-begotten Son. For he that denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father [1115] . I am the Door [1116] , saith Jesus; no one cometh unto the Father but through Me [1117] . For if thou deny the Door, the knowledge concerning…
2,351 wordsSECTION 4711. And He is called by two names, Jesus Christ; Jesus, because He saves,--Christ, because He is a Priest [1171] . And knowing this the insp
11. And He is called by two names, Jesus Christ; Jesus, because He saves,--Christ, because He is a Priest [1171] . And knowing this the inspired Prophet Moses conferred these two titles on two men distinguished above all [1172] : his own successor in the government, Auses [1173] , he renamed Jesus; and his own brother Aaron he s…
2,292 wordsSECTION 4820. So many and diverse, yea and more than these, are His witnesses: is then the Christ thus witnessed any longer disbelieved? Nay rather if
20. So many and diverse, yea and more than these, are His witnesses: is then the Christ thus witnessed any longer disbelieved? Nay rather if there is any one who formerly believed not, let him now believe: and if any was before a believer, let him receive a greater increase of faith, by believing in our Lord Jesus Christ, and le…
2,209 wordsSECTION 49[1193] The word synaxis' was used by the early Christians to distinguish their assemblies from the Jewish synagogue,' a word formed from the
[1193] The word synaxis' was used by the early Christians to distinguish their assemblies from the Jewish synagogue,' a word formed from the same root and more regularly. Synaxis' came to be used more especially of a celebration of the Eucharist. See Suicer, Thesaurus, Sunaxis. [1194] skeuasto, Ex. xxx. 22-25: "a perfume compou…
2,209 wordsSECTION 507. He is then the Son of God by nature and not by adoption [1265] , begotten of the Father. And he that loveth Him that begat, loveth Him al
7. He is then the Son of God by nature and not by adoption [1265] , begotten of the Father. And he that loveth Him that begat, loveth Him also that is begotten of Him [1266] ; but he that despiseth Him that is begotten casts back the insult upon Him who begat. And whenever thou hear of God begetting, sink not down in thought to …
2,339 wordsSECTION 5118. He who hath seen the Son, hath seen the Father [1309] : for in all things the Son is like to Him who begat Him [1310] ; begotten Life of
18. He who hath seen the Son, hath seen the Father [1309] : for in all things the Son is like to Him who begat Him [1310] ; begotten Life of Life and Light of Light, Power of Power, God of God; and the characteristics of the Godhead are unchangeable [1311] in the Son; and he who is counted worthy to behold Godhead in the Son, at…
2,410 wordsSECTION 52[1244] eis prokopen huiothesias. Cf. § 2, note 4.
[1244] eis prokopen huiothesias. Cf. § 2, note 4. [1245] Prototokon. The word occurs in Heb. i. 6, which had been read in the Lesson before this Lecture. The exact dogmatic sense of the word is carefully explained by Athanasius (c. Arian. Or. ii. 62): "The same cannot be both Only-begotten and Firstborn, except in different rel…
2,206 wordsSECTION 531. Nurslings of purity and disciples of chastity, raise we our hymn to the Virgin-born God [1340] with lips full of purity. Deemed [1341] wo
1. Nurslings of purity and disciples of chastity, raise we our hymn to the Virgin-born God [1340] with lips full of purity. Deemed [1341] worthy to partake of the flesh of the Spiritual Lamb [1342] , let us take the head together with the feet [1343] , the Deity being understood as the head, and the Manhood taken as the feet. He…
2,305 wordsSECTION 5413. These things the Jews read, but hear not: for they have stopped the ears of their heart, that they may not hear. But let us believe in J
13. These things the Jews read, but hear not: for they have stopped the ears of their heart, that they may not hear. But let us believe in Jesus Christ, as having come in the flesh and been made Man, because we could not receive Him otherwise. For since we could not look upon or enjoy Him as He was, He became what we are, that s…
2,315 wordsSECTION 55But that you may learn more plainly that even a virgin is called in Holy Scripture a "damsel," hear the Book of the Kings, speaking of Abish
But that you may learn more plainly that even a virgin is called in Holy Scripture a "damsel," hear the Book of the Kings, speaking of Abishag the Shunamite, And the damsel was very fair [1440] : for that as a virgin she was chosen and brought to David is admitted. 22. But the Jews say again, This was said to Ahaz in reference …
2,428 wordsSECTION 5632. But thou wonderest at the event: even she herself who bare him wondered at this. For she saith to Gabriel, How shall this be to me, sinc
32. But thou wonderest at the event: even she herself who bare him wondered at this. For she saith to Gabriel, How shall this be to me, since I know not a man? But he says, The Holy Ghost shall came upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: wherefore also the holy thing which is to be born shall be called th…
2,240 wordsSECTION 57[1422] A full and interesting account of the Jewish Patriarchs of the West established at Tiberias from the time of Antoninus Pius till the
[1422] A full and interesting account of the Jewish Patriarchs of the West established at Tiberias from the time of Antoninus Pius till the close of the 4th century is contained in Dean Milman's History of the Jews, Vol. III. Compare Epiphanius (Hæres. xxx. § 3 ff.). [1423] Gen. xlix. 11. [1424] Zech. ix. 9, quoted above, § 10…
2,393 wordsSECTION 585. Being then in the flesh like others, He was crucified, but not for the like sins. For He was not led to death for covetousness, since He
5. Being then in the flesh like others, He was crucified, but not for the like sins. For He was not led to death for covetousness, since He was a Teacher of poverty; nor was He condemned for concupiscence, for He Himself says plainly, Whosoever shall look upon a woman to lust after her, hath committed adultery with her already […
2,341 wordsSECTION 5913. But the High-priest having questioned Him, and heard the truth, is wroth; and the wicked officer of wicked men smites Him; and the count
13. But the High-priest having questioned Him, and heard the truth, is wroth; and the wicked officer of wicked men smites Him; and the countenance, which had shone as the sun, endured to be smitten by lawless hands. Others also come and spit on the face of Him, who by spittle had healed the man who was blind from his birth. Do y…
2,504 wordsSECTION 6024. Christ then was crucified for us, who was judged in the night, when it was cold, and therefore a fire of coals [1582] was laid. He was c
24. Christ then was crucified for us, who was judged in the night, when it was cold, and therefore a fire of coals [1582] was laid. He was crucified at the third hour; and from the sixth hour there was darkness until the ninth hour [1583] ; but from the ninth hour there was light again. Are these things also written? Let us inqu…
2,397 wordsSECTION 6134. The Sun was darkened, because of the Sun of Righteousness [1633] . Rocks were rent, because of the spiritual Rock. Tombs were opened, an
34. The Sun was darkened, because of the Sun of Righteousness [1633] . Rocks were rent, because of the spiritual Rock. Tombs were opened, and the dead arose, because of Him who was free among the dead [1634] ; He sent forth His prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water [1635] . Be not then ashamed of the Crucified, but be tho…
2,213 wordsSECTION 62[1525] James i. 5.
[1525] James i. 5. [1526] Ps. lxxvii. 19. The Benedictine Editor, with no authority but the Latin version by Grodecq, inserts a quotation of Job ix. 8: Who walketh on the sea, as on a pavement. Cf. xi. 23. [1527] Ps. xxxviii. 11. [1528] Ib. lv. 21. [1529] Matt. xxvi. 49. [1530] Luke xxii. 48. [1531] Cf. Phil. Jud. de Plant…
2,331 wordsSECTION 633. That the Saviour then was buried, ye have heard distinctly in the preceding discourse, as Isaiah saith, His burial shall be in peace [165
3. That the Saviour then was buried, ye have heard distinctly in the preceding discourse, as Isaiah saith, His burial shall be in peace [1659] : for in His burial He made peace between heaven and earth, bringing sinners unto God: and, that the righteous is taken out of the way of unrighteousness [1660] : and, His burial shall be…
2,287 wordsSECTION 6413. For after the vision of the Angels, Jesus came as His own Herald; and the Gospel says, And behold Jesus met them, saying, All hail! and
13. For after the vision of the Angels, Jesus came as His own Herald; and the Gospel says, And behold Jesus met them, saying, All hail! and they came and took hold of His feet [1721] . They took hold of Him, that it might be fulfilled, I will hold Him, and will not let Him go. Though the woman was weak in body, her spirit was ma…
2,412 wordsSECTION 6522. Many witnesses there are of the Saviour's resurrection.--The night, and the light of the full moon; (for that night was the sixteenth [1
22. Many witnesses there are of the Saviour's resurrection.--The night, and the light of the full moon; (for that night was the sixteenth [1767] ;) the rock of the sepulchre which received Him; the stone also shall rise up against the face of the Jews, for it saw the Lord; even the stone which was then rolled away [1768] , itsel…
2,290 wordsSECTION 66[1655] Is. lxvi. 10.
[1655] Is. lxvi. 10. [1656] Matt. xxviii. 9, "All hail." The usual greeting, Chairete, "Rejoice." [1657] Ps. lxxxviii. 5: Cast off among the dead (R.V.); Cast away (Margin). [1658] ho paron. i.e. in the text. 1 Cor. xv. 4. [1659] Is. lvii. 2: He entereth into peace (R.V.). [1660] Is. lvii. 1: that the righteous is taken awa…
2,211 wordsSECTION 67[1781] Bel and the Dragon, v. 33: Compare Ezek. viii. 3.
[1781] Bel and the Dragon, v. 33: Compare Ezek. viii. 3. [1782] Heb. xi. 5. [1783] 2 Kings ii. 11. [1784] Ps. lxviii. 17: chiliades euthenounton. The Hebrew means literally "thousands of repetition," i.e. many thousands: euthenein, "to abound." [1785] Sept. hos eis ton ouranon. In 1 Macc. ii. 58 the mss. vary between heos an…
2,213 wordsSECTION 688. Thou hast this sign also: And this Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations, and then shal
8. Thou hast this sign also: And this Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations, and then shall the end come [1844] . And as we see, nearly the whole world is now filled with the doctrine of Christ. 9. And what comes to pass after this? He says next, When therefore ye see the abomin…
2,543 wordsSECTION 6918. Guard thyself then, O man; thou hast the signs of Antichrist; and remember them not only thyself, but impart them also freely to all. If
18. Guard thyself then, O man; thou hast the signs of Antichrist; and remember them not only thyself, but impart them also freely to all. If thou hast a child according to the flesh, admonish him of this now; if thou hast begotten one through catechizing [1897] , put him also on his guard, lest he receive the false one as the Tr…
2,238 wordsSECTION 7026. Terrible in good truth is the judgment, and terrible the things announced. The kingdom of heaven is set before us, and everlasting fire
26. Terrible in good truth is the judgment, and terrible the things announced. The kingdom of heaven is set before us, and everlasting fire is prepared. How then, some one will say, are we to escape the fire? And how to enter into the kingdom? I was an hungered, He says, and ye gave Me meat. Learn hence the way; there is here no…
2,599 wordsSECTION 71[1843] Matt. xxiv. 12.
[1843] Matt. xxiv. 12. [1844] Matt. xxiv. 14. [1845] Ib. v. 15. [1846] Ib. v. 23. [1847] 2 Thess. ii. 3-10. [1848] The prediction was supposed by earlier Fathers to refer to a personal Antichrist whom they expected to come speedily. See Justin M. (Tryph. § 110: ho tes apostasias anthropos; ib. § 32: "He who is to speak blas…
2,217 wordsSECTION 72[1919] Dan. vii. 9.
[1919] Dan. vii. 9. [1920] Is. i. 18. [1921] Matt. xxiv. 30. [1922] Ib. [1923] Cat. xiii. 4. In the letter to Constantius, three or four years later than this Lecture, Cyril treats the appearance at that time of a luminous Cross in the sky as a fulfilment of Matt. xxiv. 30: but he there adds (Ep. ad Constantium, § 6) that ou…
2,291 wordsSECTION 738. Let the Cataphrygians [1987] also be thy abhorrence, and Montanus, their ringleader in evil, and his two so-called prophetesses, Maximill
8. Let the Cataphrygians [1987] also be thy abhorrence, and Montanus, their ringleader in evil, and his two so-called prophetesses, Maximilla and Priscilla. For this Montanus, who was out of his mind and really mad (for he would not have said such things, had he not been mad), dared to say that he was himself the Holy Ghost,--he…
2,210 wordsSECTION 7416. Such is not the Holy Ghost; God forbid! For His doings tend the contrary way, towards what is good and salutary. First, His coming is ge
16. Such is not the Holy Ghost; God forbid! For His doings tend the contrary way, towards what is good and salutary. First, His coming is gentle; the perception of Him is fragrant; His burden most light; beams of light and knowledge gleam forth before His coming [2020] . He comes with the bowels of a true guardian: for He comes …
2,209 wordsSECTION 7526. Jesus the Son of Nun, the successor of Moses, was amazed; and came to him and said, "Hast thou heard that Eldad and Modad are prophesyin
26. Jesus the Son of Nun, the successor of Moses, was amazed; and came to him and said, "Hast thou heard that Eldad and Modad are prophesying? They were called, and they came not; my lord Moses, forbid them [2054] ." "I cannot forbid them," he says, "for this grace is from Heaven; nay, so far am I from forbidding them, that I my…
2,252 wordsSECTION 76[1977] Ps. cxl. 3.
[1977] Ps. cxl. 3. [1978] Irenæus is called "the interpreter" in the same general sense as other ecclesiastical authors (Cat. xiii. 21; xv. 20), on account of his frequent comments upon the Scriptures. The full title of his work was A Refutation and Subversion of Knowledge falsely so called (Euseb. Hist. Eccles. V. c. 7). Cyril…
2,451 wordsSECTION 775. Thou wilt find many other titles of the Holy Ghost besides. Thus He is called the Spirit of Holiness, as it is written, According to the
5. Thou wilt find many other titles of the Holy Ghost besides. Thus He is called the Spirit of Holiness, as it is written, According to the Spirit of Holiness [2120] . He is also called the Spirit of adoption, as Paul saith, For ye received not the spirit of bondage again unto fear, but ye received the Spirit of adoption, whereb…
2,363 wordsSECTION 7815. And lest men should be ignorant of the greatness of the mighty gift coming down to them, there sounded as it were a heavenly trumpet, Fo
15. And lest men should be ignorant of the greatness of the mighty gift coming down to them, there sounded as it were a heavenly trumpet, For suddenly there came from heaven a sound as of the rushing of a mighty wind [2166] , signifying the presence of Him who was to grant power unto men to seize with violence the kingdom of God…
2,266 wordsSECTION 7926. With this Holy Spirit Paul also had been filled after his calling by our Lord Jesus Christ. Let godly Ananias come as a witness to what
26. With this Holy Spirit Paul also had been filled after his calling by our Lord Jesus Christ. Let godly Ananias come as a witness to what we say, he who in Damascus said to him, The Lord, even Jesus who appeared to thee in the way which thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mayest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy …
2,290 wordsSECTION 8036. Yet He tries the soul. He casts not His pearls before swine; if thou play the hypocrite, though men baptize thee now, the Holy Spirit wi
36. Yet He tries the soul. He casts not His pearls before swine; if thou play the hypocrite, though men baptize thee now, the Holy Spirit will not baptize thee [2235] . But if thou approach with faith, though men minister in what is seen, the Holy Ghost bestows that which is unseen. Thou art coming to a great trial, to a great m…
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