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Why did some people want Jesus dead, while others came to honor him as the Christ? What does it mean to say that he was raised,' and how did this belief get started? What about the classical expressions of Jesus' religious significance? Where did they come from and what do they mean? What does belief in Jesus have to do with justice for the poor, the women's movement, concern for the environment, and respect for other world religions? These are just a few of the questions that have given Christology a whole new shape in recent years. Through the process of inquiry, conversation, and debate, students, clergy, and other professional ministers receive a complete introduction into the current thinking about Jesus' religious significance the present stage of Christology.In The College Student's Introduction to Christology, Loewe focuses on Christology today, especially the religious significance of Jesus for culture and society. By surveying Jesus' life in light of the Easter experience and by tracing the Christological process the process whereby Christians seek to capture and communicate in words Jesus' salvific impact this work grasps current Christian, and especially Catholic, theological reflection on the significance of Jesus.Loewe focuses on becoming familiar with issues regarding how people discuss Jesus today; grasping the historical and cultural background from which these issues emerged; and developing an understanding of the methods for resolving them.Part One deals with the question of the historical Jesus, Part Two examines the origin and meaning of Christian belief in Jesus' resurrection, and Part Three uncovers the Christological process as it unfolds through the New Testament, classical patristic dogma, and today.The ways in which Christians have sought to express Jesus' religious significance offer insight for what those exThe College Student's Introduction to Christology offers individuals a method for encountering Christ in the world.William P. Loewe, Ph.D., is associate professor and former chair of the Department of Religion and Religious Education at The Catholic University of America. His teaching and writing focus on Christology, soteriology, and Lonergan studies. '
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- Q: What topics are covered in 'The College Student's Introduction to Christology'? A: 'The College Student's Introduction to Christology' covers various topics related to the religious significance of Jesus, the historical context of his life, the origin of Christian belief in his resurrection, and the Christological process as presented in the New Testament and classical dogma.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The College Student's Introduction to Christology' is William P. Loewe, Ph.D., who is an associate professor and former chair of the Department of Religion and Religious Education at The Catholic University of America.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: 'The College Student's Introduction to Christology' was published on December 1, 1996.
- Q: What is the format and page count of the book? A: The book is available in a paperback format and contains 224 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in theology? A: Yes, 'The College Student's Introduction to Christology' is designed as an introductory text, making it suitable for students, clergy, and professionals new to the study of Christology.
- Q: What makes this book unique in its approach to Christology? A: The book emphasizes contemporary discussions about Jesus' significance in culture and society, focusing on how beliefs about him have evolved and their implications for modern issues like justice and interfaith respect.
- Q: Does this book include discussion on the historical Jesus? A: Yes, the book includes a detailed exploration of the historical Jesus, examining the context in which he lived and how that informs current Christological discussions.
- Q: What is the main goal of 'The College Student's Introduction to Christology'? A: The main goal of the book is to provide readers with a comprehensive introduction to contemporary Christology, encouraging inquiry, conversation, and debate about Jesus' significance.
- Q: Are there any special features of this book? A: One notable feature of 'The College Student's Introduction to Christology' is its focus on the Christological process, which helps readers understand how Christian beliefs have been articulated throughout history and in modern contexts.
- Q: Can this book assist in understanding modern theological issues? A: Yes, the book addresses various modern theological issues, such as justice for the poor and respect for other world religions, making it a valuable resource for understanding current theological debates.