Christology of the Later Fathers (Library of Christian Classics) [Paperback]

Edward R. Hardy (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Library of Christian Classics (Paperback Westminster) | Publication Date: January 1, 1954

This volume includes selections from the works of Athanasius, Gregory of Nazianzus, and Gregory of Nyssa. Through these works and those of other early Christian thinkers, this book surveys the development of early church theology.

Long recognized for the quality of its translations, introductions, explanatory notes, and indexes, the Library of Christian Classics provides scholars and students with modern English translations of some of the most significant Christian theological texts in history. Through these works--each written prior to the end of the sixteenth century--contemporary readers are able to engage the ideas that have shaped Christian theology and the church through the centuries.

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About the Author

Edward R. Hardy was Professor of Church History at Berkeley Divinity School, Yale University, in New Haven, Connecticut.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press (January 1, 1954)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0664241522
• ISBN-13: 978-0664241520
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #268,616 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent study of Christ, May 17, 2003

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Alisa Schmid (La Mirada, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Christology of the Later Fathers (Library of Christian Classics) (Paperback)

Athanasius, Gregory of Nazianzus, and Gregory of Nyssa are brillliant theologians of their time, and the comments and clarifications by the editor help to make their writings more comprehensible. This is a thorough study and analysis of Christ, probing the questions surrounding the Incarnation and refuting the heresies of that day and age.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent and Efficient Volume, March 26, 2009

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J. I. Fowler "Theology graduate student" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Christology of the Later Fathers (Library of Christian Classics) (Paperback)

The thinkers and works selected are essential to gaining an understanding of the era's developing Christologies. The editors' introductions are helpful, but even more helpful are the bibliographies compiled for each thinker.

However, I think one of the most important advantages recommending this book is its physical character. The volume is tight and sturdy, and the paper contrasts well with the type without being too bright a white. Too often these thinkers are read in decaying library copies or on the internet. Westminster John Knox Press has produced a volume that is a far superior option to either of these--a fact which will, I think, help and encourage the reader as they explore this fascinating period in Christian history.