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Divinity and Humanity: The Incarnation Reconsidered (Current Issues in Theology)

By Oliver D. Crisp

Book information

Year
2007
ISBN
0521873525, 9780521873529, 9780511275654
Open Library ID
OL7767616M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1210322 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
202\203
Topic
Economy
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

The doctrine of the Incarnation lies at the heart of Christianity. But the idea that 'God was in Christ' has become a much-debated topic in modern theology. Oliver Crisp addresses six key issues in the Incarnation defending a robust version of the doctrine, in keeping with classical Christology. He explores perichoresis, or interpenetration, with reference to both the Incarnation and Trinity. Over two chapters Crisp deals with the human nature of Christ and then provides an argument against the view, common amongst some contemporary theologians, that Christ had a fallen human nature. He considers the notion of divine kenosis or self-emptying, and discusses non-Incarnational Christology, focusing on the work of John Hick. This view denies Christ is God Incarnate, regarding him as primarily a moral exemplar to be imitated. Crisp rejects this alternative account of the nature of Christology.

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