Commentary on the Gospel of John, Book 12

One of the towering figures of early Christianity brings his formidable intellect to the most sacred narrative in the Gospels. Cyril of Alexandria, defender of orthodoxy at the Council of Ephesus and champion of the divine nature of Christ, here expounds the Johannine account of the Passion, Crucifixion, and Resurrection. Book 12 traces the arc from Jesus before Annas through Peter's threefold denial, the trial before Pilate, the agonizing road to Golgotha, and the empty tomb. But this is far more than historical narration: Cyril reads John's Gospel as a theological treatise, uncovering in every passage the profound mystery of the Incarnation, the unity of Christ's divine and human natures, and the saving significance of his death. His commentary shaped Christian doctrine for fifteen centuries and remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how the early church interpreted the Gospel's most sacred chapters. For theologians, students of church history, and anyone drawn to deep theological reflection on the events that define the Christian faith.