Identity and Coherence in Christology - One Person in Two Natures

This book explores a number of closely related logical and metaphysical questions relating to the identity of Jesus Christ. In particular it considers: 'What does 'Jesus Christ' name?' and 'How may Jesus Christ be the subject of both divine and human attributes, given their apparent incompatibility?'.

List of contents

Introduction; 1 Matters of Method; 2 Metaphysical Foundations - The Assuming Word; 3 Metaphysical Foundations - The Assumed Nature; 4 Christological Semantics; 5 Identity and Coherence in Christology; Postscript: The Incarnational Mystery; Bibliography; Index

About the author

Paul S. Scott (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is a systematic theologian with a special interest in philosophical, analytic and scholastic theology.

Summary

This book explores a number of closely related logical and metaphysical questions relating to the identity of Jesus Christ. In particular it considers: ‘What does ‘Jesus Christ’ name?’ and ‘How may Jesus Christ be the subject of both divine and human attributes, given their apparent incompatibility?’.

Product details

• Authors: Paul S. Scott
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032463643
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3246364-3
• No. of pages: 190
• Series: Routledge Studies in Analytic and Systematic Theology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; PHILOSOPHY / Religious, RELIGION / Philosophy, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, Philosophy of religion