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Zusatztext ‘This is a profound book, exploring as no other the fact that the Christian God has revealed himself uniquely as a human being. Theology and anthropology are indeed intrinsically related, and this work explores that relationship during the crucial early centuries of Christian reflection. As Matthew Steenberg clearly shows, this theological work resulted not only in affirmations about God, but also a deepened understanding of ourselves, our existence, being, and life. Through a series of sensitively drawn sketches of particular and particularly important figures, Steenberg offers us much food for thought, both historical and contemporary.' V. Rev. Dr. John Behr, Dean, St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, New York, U.S.A. Informationen zum Autor Matthew C. Steenberg, D.Phil in Theology, University of Oxford, is Professor of Theology and Head of Theology & Religious Studies at Leeds Trinity and All Saints. He has published numerous articles on Irenaeus and the second-century milieu, and is author of the forthcoming monograph from Brill, Irenaeus on Creation: The Cosmic Christ and the Saga of Redemption. Vorwort Of God and Man offers a fresh look at early patristic approaches to anthropology and theology. Zusammenfassung Doctrinal study has generally concentrated on the rise of Trinitarian language and Christological questions, while anthropological studies explore early perceptions of human nature, sin and redemption. This book explores how concentration on the human provides the context and lens through which doctrinal questions are articulated. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1. Linking beginnings and ends: Irenaeus of Lyons 2. Impatient humanity: Tertullian of Carthage. 3. A changing picture of Nicaea 4. Baptised into human reality: Cyril of Jerusalem. 5. Athanasius Bibliography
