The Word Became Flesh [Hardcover]

Millard J. Erickson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1991

A respected author offers this detailed, well-documented exploration of the person of Christ that is accessible for laypersons and stimulating for academics. Top-notch reading.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Millard J. Erickson is distinguished professor of theology at Truett Seminary and at Western Seminary, Portland. He is the author of numerous works, including Christian Theology, God in Three Persons, and The Word Became Flesh. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 663 pages
• Publisher: Baker Pub Group (September 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801032083
• ISBN-13: 978-0801032080
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #822,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Millard J. Erickson (B.A., University of Minnesota, B.D., Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, M.A., University of Chicago, Ph.D., Northwestern University) has taught theology at several evangelical seminaries. He has written over twenty-five books and numerous articles. He and his wife, Virginia, have three daughters and live in Mounds View, Minnesota.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Important and insightful ... classic Erickson, June 10, 2004

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This review is from: Word Became Flesh, The: A Contemporary Incarnational Christology (Paperback)

The primary textbook for my Christology class at seminary, Erickson is at his best here, covering all the necessary elements for a complete understanding of modern Christology. From the historical development of Chalcedonian Christology to the modern views of process and feminist Christology, all the bases are covered. The last half of the book is dedicated to an actual defense of the classical (Chalcedonian) view of who Jesus Christ was. No one can give the reader more information to process while keeping it clear and level-headed than Erickson can. This book is an extremely important piece of contemporary evangelical theology.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview on many issues in Christology, October 13, 1999

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This review is from: The Word Became Flesh (Hardcover)

Lengthy volume covering the historical and biblical issues. "Conservative." Covers several viewpoints and a thoughtful evaluation of each. I wanted more detail in some areas, but it covered so much already.

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Book.....but very dense, June 10, 2011

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This review is from: Word Became Flesh, The: A Contemporary Incarnational Christology (Paperback)

This is an amazing book but be well aware this is a dense read and not a casual "Pick it up and put it down in a hour." Erikson covers a variety of topics and presents his facts and reasoning very well but this book is more academic than casual.