Identity and Coherence in Christology: One Person in Two Natures

This book explores the identity of Jesus Christ by considering the questions of what "Jesus Christ" names and how he can be the subject of both divine and human attributes. It integrates analytic and scholastic influences into a rehabilitation of the habitus theory of the hypostatic union, maintaining a real identity between Christ and the Word while emphasizing the instrumental dimension of his relationship to his human nature. It will be of interest to scholars of Christology, analytic theology, and the philosophy of religion.

Format: Hardback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into a multitude of interconnected logical and metaphysical inquiries concerning the identity of Jesus Christ. It specifically examines the following central questions: "What does the name "Jesus Christ" signify?" and "How can Jesus Christ possess both divine and human attributes, considering their apparent incompatibility?". The author draws upon a rich tapestry of analytic and scholastic influences, skillfully integrating them into a revitalized interpretation of the hypostatic union theory. This theory posits a genuine identity between Christ and the Word, emphasizing the instrumental or possessory dimension of Christ's relationship to his human nature. By adopting this approach, the book offers a coherent account of the hypostatic union that adheres to the essential tenets of classical Christology while also meeting the demands of logical coherence. However, it is important to note that the book never reduces the profound mystery of the Incarnational event to the limitations of human comprehension. This work will appeal to scholars specializing in Christology, analytic theology, and the philosophy of religion, offering a profound exploration of these critical theological and philosophical domains.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032450476