Christology: A Global Introduction - Paperback

by Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen (Author)

In this revised introduction, an internationally respected scholar explores biblical, historical, and contemporary developments in Christology. The book focuses on the global and contextual diversity of contemporary theology, including views of Christ found in the Global South and North and in the Abrahamic and Asian faith traditions. It is ideal for readers who desire to know how the global Christian community understands the person and work of Jesus Christ. This new edition accounts for the significant developments in theology over the past decade.

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This revised introduction explores biblical, historical, and contemporary developments in Christology, including global Christian diversity and views of other faith traditions. The second edition accounts for the significant developments in theology over the past decade.

Praise for the First Edition

"This book's distinctive contribution is well expressed in its subtitle: A Global Introduction. The author . . . presents a relatively comprehensive survey of biblical, classical, and modern western christological reflection and then expounds contemporary contextual Christologies from the world's nonwestern cultures and their indigenous churches. Those already familiar with the history of Christian thought about the person of Jesus Christ will nevertheless want to read this book."
--Roger E. Olson, Theology Today

Author Biography

Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen (DrTheol, University of Helsinki) is professor of systematic theology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He is also docent of ecumenics at the University of Helsinki and the author of numerous books, including Pneumatology and The Doctrine of God.