Christology: A Biblical, Historical, and Systematic Study of Jesus / Edition 2

by Gerald O'Collins SJ

Overview

In this fully revised and updated second edition of his accessible account of systematic Christology, Gerald O'Collins continues to challenge the contemporary publishing trend for sensationalist books on Jesus that are supported neither by the New Testament witness nor by mainline Christian beliefs.

This book critically examines the best biblical and historical scholarship before tackling head-on some of the key questions of systematic Christology: does orthodox faith present Jesus the man as deficient and depersonalized? Is his sinlessness compatible with the exercise of a free human will? Does up-to-date exegesis challenge his virginal conception and personal resurrection? Can one reconcile Jesus' role as universal Saviour with the truth and values to be found in other religions? What should the feminist movement highlight in presenting Jesus? This integral Christology is built around the resurrection of the crucified Jesus, highlights love as the key to redemption, and proposes a synthesis of the divine presence through Jesus. Clear, balanced, and accessible, this book should be valued by any student reading systematic theology, anyone training for the ministry in all denominations, as well as interested general readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199557875
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	08/31/2009
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.30(d)
Lexile:	1350L (what's this?)

About the Author

Gerald O' Collins is Research Professor of Theology at St Mary's University College, Twickenham, and Honorary Adjunct Professor of Australian Catholic University. He has published, alone or with others, 47 books, including Jesus Our Redeemer, Salvation for All, and Catholicism (all OUP). Author of hundreds of articles in professional and popular journals, he has lectured at many universities and colleges in the British Isles, India, New Zealand, the United States, his native Australia, and elsewhere.

Table of Contents

1. Some Major Challenges2. The Jewish Matrix3. The Human History4. The Resurrection5. The Son of God6. Lord, Saviour, God, and Spirit7. To the First Council in Constantinople8. Ephesus, Chalcedon, and Beyond9. Medieval and Modern Christology10. Divine and Human11. Faith, Holiness, and Virginal Conception12. Redeemer13. Universal Redeemer14. The Possibilities of PresenceSelect BibliographyIndex of NamesBiblical Index

Editorial Reviews

"This new edition strengthens the case for the reliability of the gospels ... The content and tone is ecumenical and critical but conservative, lending itself to use ina variety of denominational settings. Summing up: Highly recommended." —Choice

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