Christ in Christian Thought: Notes on the Development of the Doctrine of Christ's Person (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward Grubb

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656662271 ISBN 13: 9780656662272

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How did the divine become human—and what does that mean for faith today? This concise study traces the long search for a clear Christology from early experience to later thought.

The book surveys the problem the Church faced: how God, without ceasing to be God, could become man. It explains why some early voices rejected certain ideas, and how the orthodox position of two natures in one person emerged, while acknowledging the limits of human understanding. It also connects historical debates to modern perspectives on religion, psychology, and evolution to illuminate Christ’s person and mission.

• Clear history of early Christological ideas and why they mattered.
• Explanation of the two-natures doctrine and the questions it raises.
• Discussion of how modern thought shapes our view of the Incarnation and Revelation.
• Balanced, practical approach intended for students and general readers alike.

Ideal for readers of Christian thought who want a focused, accessible overview of how theologians have explained the person of Christ.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656662271
• ISBN 13: 9780656662272
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 162