Christology

In this updated edition, an internationally respected scholar explores biblical, historical, and contemporary developments in Christology, including global Christian diversity and views of other faith traditions. This revised introduction explores biblical, historical, and contemporary developments in Christology, including global Christian diversity and views of other faith traditions. The second edition accounts for the significant developments in theology over the past decade. Praise for the First Edition "This book's distinctive contribution is well expressed in its subtitle: A Global Introduction. The author . . . presents a relatively comprehensive survey of biblical, classical, and modern western christological reflection and then expounds contemporary contextual Christologies from the world's nonwestern cultures and their indigenous churches. Those already familiar with the history of Christian thought about the person of Jesus Christ will nevertheless want to read this book." -- Roger E. Olson, Theology Today "Kärkkäinen's introduction offers students a useful tour d'horizon of contemporary Christology by situating it within the ecumenical and geographic diversity that characterizes the contemporary theological landscape. The book will be a welcome resource for students interested in contemporary Christology and for teachers looking for sound resources for their courses. Readers will find Kärkkäinen's organization and presentation straightforward and accessible. . . . Composing a good introductory text is difficult. One must integrate the diverse and demanding research in a given field with pedagogical concerns. Kärkkäinen succeeds. His introduction to Christology is ambitious, clear, and sympathetic to a wide variety of positions." -- Christopher McMahon,…