As an atlas user, you may print, download, or send articles for individual use. Essential doctrines of the bible part 4a christology. The study of jesus christ also available online at by dr. In lieu of an abstract, here is a brief excerpt of the content. Christians over the centuries have used many titles. Christology, christian reflection, teaching, and doctrine concerning jesus of nazareth. In essence, christology from above begins, as johns gospel begins, with jesus as the logos, the word of god, and then seeks to illuminate how the divine logos took on humanity. Introduction leaving certificate religious education. The study of the person of christ introduction lesson 1 christology comes from two greek words, christos, the anointed one or the messiah, and logos, word, or study of things related to a particular subject. Christology from above an approach to understanding christ that begins with the divinity and preexistence as the logos the word. An evaluation of the role of christfigures in film. Christology from above is thinking about jesus christ starting with his divine nature that is, the second person of the trinity, then moving to the incarnation. Christology from below ascending christology starting from the point of human. Download free acrobat reader dc software, the only pdf viewer that lets you read, search, print, and interact with virtually any type of pdf file.
Whats the difference between a christology from above and a christology from below. The following lectures on christology the doctrine of christ were given by pastor brian borgman at grace community church, minden nevada. Published by faith bible baptist church 8688 south main street eden, new york 14057. Christology and pluralism at the turn of the century 217 the return of a highdescending christology 226 conclusion 234 glossary 237 vi contents. The growing movement at that time moved from the search for the historical jesus to the concept of christology from above. Haight approaches christology from below, beginning with jesus of nazareth as a human figure and concluding with a high christology which affirms his divinity. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light. Power to change if you can change one thing in your life, what would it be.
Scaer lany hurtados lord jesus christ is breathtaking in scope, cataloguing and analyzing early devotion to christ in material ranging from the earliest christian documents to such later works as the infancy gospel of. In the 20th century, the study of christology was center stage. The cinematic hidden christ his invisible divinity and his. Snodgrass north park theological seminary gerald ocollins. Christology from above and christology from below tie terms christology from above and chrisogy from below are much used today, nort only or en primarily in the serious literature of teology, hurt rather in vajiious polemical contexts, both theological and ecclesiastical. Session 1 christology david hocking 2 introduction there is a little tract that is published by the faith, prayer and tract league and its title is the same as the textbook. Whenever we ask and reflect about the who and what of jesus christ, we are doing christology we have a hierarchy of truths.
An introduction to christology surely the most important question in the world is the one that forms the title for this article. From above and from below the terms most frequently used when offering analyses of alternative approaches to developing a christology are from below and from above. Basic christological distinctions bu personal websites. According to erickson, christology from above recognizes the real value of the incarnation of christ. The logic of christology from below by roger haight, sj. According to pannenberg, christology from above was far more common in the ancient. Christology from above, christology from below, integrative paradigm, liberation. This site and its resources are free to anyone who wants to use it, but it does cost money to run. Project muse christology from above and christology. The person and work of jesus study to shew thyself. Instruction on scripture and christology pontifical biblical commission. Haights goal is an ecumenical inculturation of christian faith in a postmodern world saturated with historical consciousness and aware of cultural and religious pluralism.
It is only after the christology from above is given in clear terms that john gives us the christology from below. Theological studies 53 1992 the case for spirit christology roger haight, s. Erickson, p679 this concept, along with its counterpart, christology from below, summary much of the thinking of the 1900s on how theology in general, or the study of christ. Though satan would assail me, your mercy will not fail me. The reason for this is that christology from above has dominated the tradition and thereby shaped the structure of christian selfunderstanding. Answering that question is the task of what we call christology, a word that means the study of christ and that refers to the. Deity divine nature virgin birth christ was born from his mother mary, who was a virgin vicarious through the actions of god ascension rising to a higher level atoning to make amends resurrection coming back to life. A christology from below undercuts the epistemological grounds for a normative christology. Christology from below, on the other hand, begins, as matthews g. Other instances of significant changes made by matthew are given below, pp. Christology from above and below christology monotheism. All things came into being through him, and without him, not one thing came into being. The term christology from below or low christology refers to approaches that. Christology the doctrine of christ theology series christology.
Second, a christology from below fails to ground the uniqueness and universal significance of jesus because it removes him from the. Weston school of theology over the past twenty years or so various essays have appeared which deal with spirit christology. Much recent christology claims to work from below up, that is to say, to begin with the humanity of jesus and go on to show that the evidence leads to a recognition also of his divinity. Over against this, bonhoeffer insists that only the risen one makes possible the presence of the living person and thus provides the necessary condition for christology.
Bulletin for biblical research 7 1997 255258 1997 institute for biblical research christology and the historical jesus klyne r. Christ himself invites his disciples both ancient and modern to study him. There he remains in a state of exaltation while his. However, they leave in suspense certain questions that call for an answer. Only a christology from above provides the warrant for the bibles and the churchs theological confession of christ. Only with adobe acrobat reader you can view, sign, collect and track feedback, and share pdfs for. Stages in christology in the synoptic gospels volume 10 issue 3 g.
Christology the study of the person and work of jesus. There are numerous important questions that christology answers. The christology of dietrich bonhoeffer 5 view jesus only as a historical figure of the past whose influence somehow affects us. And the word became flesh and tabernacled among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the father, full of grace and truth john 1. The case for spirit christology theological studies. Let me read a few lines out of this that your heart. Christology from below can reveal the full humanity of jesus and a unity of christ with god can be examined with his preresurrection claim to authority given to him by god. A biblical, historical, and systematic study of jesus 2nd edition. Theo 275 christology term paper princeton university. Christology is the part of theology that is concerned with the nature and work of jesus, including such matters as the incarnation, the resurrection, and his human and divine natures and their relationship.
Christology is primarily concerned with the identity of jesus. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. A major part of the justification of the need for a thoroughgoing christology from below will depend on the recognition that, at least for many, the basic problem of christology has shifted. Everything in the heavens and on the earth was created by him jesus christ. Following his postresurrection ministry christ ascended to the right hand of the father. Christology from above or below christology, video 5. A study of the person and work of christ not only do we not know god except through jesus christ. Introduction to christology larry fraher introduction to christology in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god and the word was god. There are three things under the subject of his position is over all creation. Our redemption was achieved completely by christ the godman in his two states of exinanition and exaltation, which suggests the division of this part of dogmatics into three main heads. The christology of jesus and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Christology from above descending christology starting with the study of jesus.
The doctrines of the faith faith bible baptist church. Christology the doctrine of jesus christ by pastor art kohl the doctrines of the faith a study in truth series order no. The necessity of doing christology from above credo. An introduction to christology christopher mcmahon. The word christology comes from two greek words meaning christ messiah and word which combine to mean the study of christ. Christology from below an approach to understanding christ. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Christology from below is theology that starts with the human life of jesus, and then moves to understand his divinity based on that. Among these truths, it is more important to know who jesus is than it is to know how many sacraments there are or whether christ is really present. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Yet none of them identify jesus as god, and some of them. Christology from above karl barth, christology from below wolfhart pannenberg ive recently come across the christian theologian wolfhart pannenberg, and that his work is differs from karl barth in that it is christology from below, rather than christology from above. Pdf download christology the doctrine of jesus christ pdf download the christology of james pdf download. In christianity, christology translated literally from greek as the study of christ, is a branch of.
Finally, i will draw from this investigation some general conclusions and implications for the practice of doing theology at base community level. Erickson discusses the debate over the last century in relation to the quest of the historical jesus, christology from below, christology from above, and finally, his own alternative approach. Christology is the study of the person and work of jesus christ. Luginbill the unique person and work of the word of god incarnate, our lord and savior jesus christ. Kenneth kantzer, the christology of karl barth, bulletin of the evangelical theological society 1. If you have found it useful and would like to help. Khristos and, logia is the field of study within christian theology which is primarily concerned with the nature and person of jesus christ as recorded in the canonical gospels and the epistles of the new testament superhero christology christology christology is the study of the theology of our lord. All attempts to unite a christology from below with a christology from above are on the right track. Christology from above was emphasized in the ancient church, beginning with ignatius of antioch in the. Explain and evaluate this debate and its importance for understanding the person and work of jesus christ from a biblical perspective.
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