Truly divine and truly human : the story of Christ and the seven ecumenical councils / Stephen W. Need.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Need, Stephen W. (Stephen William), 1957-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jesus Christ--Person and offices.

Jesus Christ.

Theology, Doctrinal--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.

Theology, Doctrinal.

History.

Theology, Doctrinal--Early church.

Theology, Doctrinal--History--Middle Ages, 600-1500.

Theology, Doctrinal--Middle Ages.

Councils and synods, Ecumenical--History.

Councils and synods, Ecumenical.

Physical Description:

xvii, 181 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm

Other Title:

Truly divine & truly human

Place of Publication:

London : SPCK ; Peabody, Mass. : Hendrickson Publishers, 2008.

Summary:

Truly Divine and Truly Human traces the fascinating story of how Christians came to proclaim Jesus of Nazareth as both 'truly divine' and 'truly human'. This declaration was not easily reached but was the result of centuries of debate, years of argument and a series of Church councils.

Here, Stephen Need examines the controversies leading up to the first seven ecumenical (or general) councils, the councils themselves, the decisions they made, they key theologians involved and the cities in which the councils were held. Written as an introduction for students and non-specialists, Truly Divine and Truly Human is a highly readable guide to a complex and formative period of Christian history.

Contents:

In the begining: the titles of Jesus

A tale of two cities: Antioch and Alexandria

There was when he was not: the Council of Nicaea (325 CE)

Of a rational soul and a body: the Council of Constantinople (381 CE)

Holy Mary, mother of God?: the Council of Ephesus (431 CE)

Truly divine and truly human: the Council of Chalcedon (451 CE)

Natures, energies and wills: two councils of Constantinople (553 and 680-1 CE)

Icons and idols: the Second council of Nicaea (787 CE)

The councils today: positions and prospects

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-176) and index.

ISBN:

9781598562996

1598562991

9780281058761

0281058768

OCLC:

226659692