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

~ Edward Rochie Hardy (Editor) "GOD WAS IN CHRIST RECONCILING THE WORLD unto himself (II Cor. 5:19)..." (more)
Key Phrases: plural significance, uncreated nature, consubstantial with the father, Holy Spirit, Son of God, God the Word (more...)

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"One of the most readable and inspiring surveys of the development of the theology of the early Church is to be found in the introduction on faith, theology, and creeds in this volume.....Dr. Hardy here clearly interprests the scope of the vast, yet delicate, problem faced by the Fathers in the period of the Ecumenical Councils.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press; 10th Printing edition (June 1977)
• 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.com Sales Rank: #482,923 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.

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

By	J. I. Fowler "Theology graduate student" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.