Consider Jesus: Waves of Renewal in Christology [Paperback]

Elizabeth A. Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1992

Consider Jesus is widely regarded as the finest general introduction to Christology. Adopted for adult education courses, classrooms, and seminars, this classic book, written by one of the leading theologians of our era, presents major themes about Jesus in clear and accessible language.

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Johnson offers a succinct and excellent overview of middle- and late-20th century Roman Catholic Christologies, the study of Christ's person and qualities. These have been renewed by waves of emphasis upon Jesus' genuine humanity, upon Jesus' own historical context, upon liberation of the poor and oppressed, upon the equality and dignity of women, upon the truth and greatness of other religious traditions, and upon preservation of the environment. The book fairly presents a wide body of diverse theological speculation in a form which clarifies the ongoing need for new Christologies and expectantly anticipates further developments.
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"...Shows what a systematic theologian with a gift for language can do to unveil the intricacies of Christology at a popular level." -- National Catholic Reporter

A superb book for adult study groups and for Christians...who wish to learn more about the center of their faith. -- Religious Studies Review

An ideal book for the busy minister: substantive and straightforward--on a topic that is the heart of the matter. -- Church

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Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company; Trade Paperback edition (February 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824511611
• ISBN-13: 978-0824511616
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,435 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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71 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AN EXCELLENT AND COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTOLOGY, December 16, 1999

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This review is from: Consider Jesus: Waves of Renewal in Christology (Paperback)

Elizabeth Johnson presents a very well written and easy to read introduction to Christology for the new student of theology. She clearly explains the Christological definitions at the early Church councils, showing the errors that plagued the early church.

She presents a clear explanation of the meaning and implications of both: Ascending Christology and Descending Christology.

There is also a clear trace of the developments in Christology from the 50's up to the present time with Liberation and Feminist theology.

Johnson writes in the end, "Out of our own experience of salvation, our own telling of the story, our own praxis and prayer, we must name Jesus Christ again and claim him again for our own people, so that a living christology will be handed on to the next generation into the twenty-first century." I found these words to be encouragement for the reader to apply the story of Jesus of Nazareth to our everyday lives.

This is a MUST reading for any student of theology.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling and readable intro to contemporary Christology, May 16, 2004

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Michael Lodahl (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Consider Jesus: Waves of Renewal in Christology (Paperback)

I have been using Elizabeth Johnson's Consider Jesus in introductory theology courses for at least a decade now. As far as I know, there is no book in its class for introducing undergraduate university students to contemporary theological issues in language that is understandable and stimulating.

Indeed, one of Johnson's great gifts as a theologian is her crisp, clean writing style. Her work is a model of clarity.

I always appreciate Johnson's ability to work on the boundaries of contemporary issues (e.g., religous plurality, theodicy, sexism, political and economic injustice, environmental abuse) with full and rich recourse to the wealth of Christian tradition. She's just good at it!

For a readable, introductory text on the doctrine of Christ during the past half-century, you cannot improve on Johnson's book.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic in the Study of Jesus, August 9, 2007

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This review is from: Consider Jesus: Waves of Renewal in Christology (Paperback)

"Consider Jesus" is a rather short, deceptively humble book that covers every theory in answering that crucial question Jesus asks his followers and those who may have heard of him: "Who do you say I am?"
I have studied this book as part of a college theology class and then more slowly read it on my own. Elizabeth Johnson presents a well-considered feast for the intellect and the soul in presenting her own theological reflections in answer to that important question.
This book is small but it is a classic in modern theology.