Unlock the history of early Christology and the rise of Christian doctrine
A thorough, scholarly survey tracing how the concept of the Christ-event developed across five volumes, from the apostolic age to the debates that shaped the doctrine of the divine and human person of Christ. The work examines how early writers, heretical challenges, and church fathers contributed to a clearer understanding of Christ’s nature, the Logos, and the unfolding structure of the church.
This edition surveys periods of development, key epochs, and the debates that moved the church toward a unified doctrine. It highlights themes like the witness of the primitive church, the Ebionites and Doketism, and the growing articulation of the Logos and Monarchianism within early Christian thought. It is a careful, evidence-based study aimed at readers with an interest in theology, church history, and doctrinal formation.
- Grounded overview of major Christological questions and figures
- Structured across the five-volume work to show progression and influence
- Explains how debates about the Logos, humanity, and divinity evolved
- Accessible to readers seeking a rigorous map of early Christian thought
Ideal for readers of church history, theology, and philosophy of religion who want a clear, scholarly outline of how the church developed its understanding of Christ.