The Cambridge Companion to Christology
The Cambridge Companion to Christology
The idea that God became incarnate as a human is a doctrine at the core of historic Christianity. Defined by the Great Councils and Creeds of the Christian church, the study of this doctrine, christology, has been a focus of inquiry for two millennia. This Companion reflects the most recent paths of inquiry for our understanding of christology. Covering Biblical and other sources, it explores the reception of christology over the course of Christianity's history, from the early patristic ages to postmodernity, as well Jewish and Islamic treatments of the christological claims. The volume also considers the recent contributions of systematic theology, metaphysics, and political theology to the study of christology. It demonstrates how the conceptual substance of christological doctrine interacts with a range of areas on the intellectual landscape. Designed for use by students and experts, The Cambridge Companion to Christology also points to the new and dynamic directions in scholarship on this topic.
- Provides multiple approaches to Christology – pertaining to the sources, the receptions, and the contemporary discussions
- Unfolds the discussion in a way that appreciates past work in Christology and yet points toward further directions for scholarship and thought
- Includes fresh contributions from the most recognized scholars on the selected topics in Christology
Product details
- Published: October 2025
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781009307970
- Length: 418 pages
- Dimensions: 229 × 151 × 23 mm
- Weight: 0.6kg
- Availability: Available
Table of Contents
- List of Contributors
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction Timothy J. Pawl and Michael L. Peterson
- Part I. The Christological Sources:
- 1. Christology in the old testament / Hebrew bible Gregory L. Lanier
- 2. Christology in the new testament: gospels and acts Brittany E. Wilson
- 3. Christology in the new testament: epistles and revelation Madison N. Pierce
- 4. Christology in the ecumenical councils Matthew Levering
- Part II. The Christological Reception:
- 5. Early receptions Donald Fairbairn
- 6. Medieval receptions Andrew Gertner Belfield
- 7. Reformation receptions Richard Cross
- 8. Modern and postmodern receptions Jane Barter
- 9. Contextualized receptions Wayne Te Kaawa and Victor I. Ezigbo
- 10. Jewish receptions Barbara Meyer
- 11. Islamic receptions Umar Ryad
- Part III. The Contemporary Christological Discussions: Part IIIa. Christology and Systematic Theology:
- 12. Christology and the trinity Thomas Schärtl
- 13. Christology and the atonement Oliver Crisp
- 14. Christology and the eucharist James M. Arcadi
- 15. Christology and pneumatology Christa L. Mckirland
- 16. Christology and the passion, death, and resurrection Thomas H. Mccall
- Part IIIb. Christology and Philosophical Theology:
- 17. Christology and metaphysics Joshua R. Sijuwade
- 18. Christology and consistency Eric Yang
- 19. Christology and holiness Mark C. Murphy
- 20. Christology and political theology Michelle C. Sanchez
- Bibliography
- Index.
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