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Christology of the Later Fathers (Library of Christian Classics)

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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.

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.