Christology Revisited
Christology Revisited by John Macquarrie, published by SCM Press in 2003, is a thought-provoking exploration of the person of Jesus Christ. This 3rd edition, comprising 124 pages, delves into Macquarrie’s expanded understanding of Christology, revisiting themes from his earlier work, “Jesus Christ in Modern Thought.” The book addresses various theological perspectives, particularly critiquing those that excessively emphasize either the divine or human aspects of Jesus.
In this edition, readers will find a critical examination of both ancient and modern theological views, including adoptionist interpretations that challenge the concept of Jesus as the ‘God-Man.’ Macquarrie also engages with contemporary New Testament scholarship, asserting that even with greater historical knowledge, the mystery surrounding Jesus’ identity remains intact. This work contributes to discussions in Christian theology and offers insights into the complexities of Christology, making it a relevant read for those interested in religious studies.
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Macquarrie returns to the subject of his prize-winning “Jesus Christ in Modern Thought,” as he ‘revisits’ and expands his understanding of the person of Jesus Christ. Macquarrie challenges extreme views of many kinds. He criticizes those theologies which over-emphasise the divine side of Jesus to such a degree that they almost ignore his humanity, and he criticizes those ‘adoptionist’ views, ancient and modern, which threaten to take away the very notion that Jesus Christ is ‘God-Man, ‘ He also challenges modern New Testament historical scholarship, arguing that even if we knew vastly more about the historical Jesus, the mystery of the person would still remain.
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