Exploring the origins of Christology with rigorous care
In this first volume of a groundbreaking study, J. A. Dorner presents a comprehensive, closely argued survey of how early teachings about the Person of Christ developed. Written to be accessible to readers with an interest in church history and theology, it weighs sources with scientific rigor and keeps a calm, judicial tone throughout.
This edition sets out the foundations of Dorner’s wide-ranging analysis, tracing the formation of key ideas from the earliest centuries and showing how debates about Christ’s person shaped Christian doctrine. The work emphasizes method and evidence, offering a careful meditation on how beliefs about Christ relate to broader theological questions.
- Grounded, source-based history of early Christology
- Clear, measured analysis of competing views and their origins
- Focus on the development of doctrine across the first centuries
- Foundational for readers seeking a rigorous, academically informed overview
Ideal for students of theology, church history enthusiasts, and readers seeking a solid, comprehensive introduction to the historical development of Christological thought.