CONSTRUING THE CROSS - Type, Sign, Symbol, Word, Action

A new study by a leading expert on early Christian theology, examining the rich and varied ways in which the cross of Christ was understood.

About the author

Frances Young OBE, MA is Emeritus Professor of Theology and formerly Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Birmingham. Her recent publications include Brokenness and Blessing: Towards a Biblical Spirituality (DLT/Baker, 2007), From Nicaea to Chalcedon: A guide to the Literature and its background (SCM/Baker, 2010) and God's Presence: A Contemporary Recapitulation of Early Christianity (CUP, 2013).

Summary

A brilliant new study by a leading expert on early Christian theology, examining the rich and varied ways in which the cross of Christ was understood before medieval atonement theories were put forward to explain it.

Product details

• Authors: Frances Young, Frances Margaret Young, Young Frances
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.02.2016
• EAN: 9780281075508
• ISBN: 978-0-281-07550-8
• No. of pages: 144
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 216 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 240 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, Theology, Christian theology