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Exploring the Paschal Connections: Passover and Christian Theology

Delve into the theological significance of Passover in Christian tradition, tracing its roots to early Christian theologians like Cyril of Alexandria and Gregory of Nazianzus. Discover biblical references, historical context, and the symbolic parallels between the Passover story and Christian beliefs.

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Exploring the Paschal Connections: Passover and Christian Theology

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  1. Passover and Passion

  2. Passover • Pascha, pesach, pasha, paschein • Melito, Peri Pascha, 2nd century, ET published by St. Vladimir’s Seminary • Quartodeciman • Passover Haggadah • Irenaeus, Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching, late 2nd century, ET published by St.Vladimir’s Seminary

  3. Key biblical references • Exodus 12 • I Cor. 5.7; 11.23ff • Hebrews chapters 3-4 – use of Psalm 95 • The Lamb in Revelation 5.6ff, through 6 & 7; cf. chapters 14, 21, 22.

  4. Gospel of John • 18.28, 19.14, 31, 36 -1.29,36 -13.1 - chapter 6 - 2.19, 30 - 12.32, 8.28, 3.14

  5. Some early Christian theologians • Cyril of Alexandria, 5th century • Nestorius, Cyril’s opponent in the Christological controversies • Ignatius of Antioch, 2nd century • Gregory of Nazianzus, 4th century

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