Commentary on the Gospel of John, Book 1

This is monumental patristic exegesis from one of Christianity's most formidable theologians. Cyril of Alexandria, archbishop and defender of orthodox Christology, produced this commentary in the early decades of his career when the theological landscape was shifting. Book One tackles the prologue of John's Gospel, those profound opening verses declaring the Word's eternal existence and the Incarnation: "In the beginning was the Word." Cyril approaches the text with formidable learning, drawing on earlier interpreters while bringing his own incisive mind to questions of Christology, the nature of the Trinity, and the mystery of God's self-revelation. His interpretation shaped how the Eastern Church understood John's Gospel for centuries and continues to influence theological reflection today. For serious students of early Christian thought, biblical interpretation, or the development of Christological doctrine, this work offers direct access to one of the tradition's most authoritative voices.