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Christology
A Biblical, Historical, and Systematic Study of Jesus
Second Edition
Gerald O'Collins, SJ
416 pages
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216x135mm
978-0-19-955787-5
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Paperback
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09 July 2009
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- Newly updated edition of acclaimed textbook on Christology scholarship
- Mixes biblical, historical, philosophical, and theological material to present a comprehensive guide
- Clear thematic chapter structure to aid study
- Index of Names and Biblical Index provided
New to this edition - Bibliographic references updated throughout and new material provided for six of the existing chapters including:
- Discussion of the use of 'near-death-experiences' and bereavement experience as analogies to the post-resurrection appearances of Christ
- Greater attention given to specific approaches to Christology including Luther's theology of the cross and liberation theology
- Dialogue with contemporary philosophical theologians to strengthen case for logical coherence of the Incarnation
- Richer discussion of the universal redemptive activity of Christ, and the place and possibilities of 'presence' as an organising category in Christology
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.Readership: Students of
Systematic Christology; of the historical Jesus; of church history. Clergy and lay readers with an interest in key theological concepts.
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Gerald O'Collins, SJ, Adjunct Professor, Australian Catholic University 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.
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Review(s) from previous edition
"He uses a wide-angled lens, and allows many aspects of the subject to come within his field of vision. The treatment throughout is orthodox and ecumenical ... the book's virtue is its assured combining of biblical material with questions in systematic theology. In more manageable compass than other books in the field, it offers what almost amounts to a textbook, at least of the biblical stuff. - Church Times
"In an age of academic fragmentation and discipline (sub)specialization, rarely does someone dare a comprehensive statement in a major area of research. It is therefore refreshing to find a work such as this. The scope of O'Collins' Christological accounting is breathtaking ... Carefully and lucidly written, the book is appropriate for anyone interested in Christology. This is a mature book from a seasoned scholar on an important subject." - Choice
"Gerald O'Collins ... has written a splendid introduction to Christology. No doubt the fruit of many years teaching and reflection it will quickly, I am sure, establish itself ... as a standard text-book. His historical survey, Old Testament to the modern day is masterful, and particularly strong up to Chalcedon ... It is certainly a book I will be encouraging students to buy." - New Directions
"Professor O'Collins is a distinguished modern theologian, whose work deserves the greatest respect...This is a volume for which all who are concerned with Christology will be grateful." - Journal of Theological Studies.
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1: Some Major Challenges
2: The Jewish Matrix
3: The Human History
4: The Resurrection
5: The Son of God
6: Lord, Saviour, God, and Spirit
7: To the First Council in Constantinople
8: Ephesus, Chalcedon, and Beyond
9: Medieval and Modern Christology
10: Divine and Human
11: Faith, Holiness, and Virginal Conception
12: Redeemer
13: Universal Redeemer
14: The Possibilities of Presence
Select Bibliography
Index of Names
Biblical Index
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