The Point of Christology: SIGNED COPY by: Schubert M. Ogden / 1982 / ISBN: 0060663529 / Hardcover / Religion/Theology / Good Condition / Minor wear to dust jacket. Otherwise excellent. Rare signed copy. A554
The Point of Christology is a 1982 book by American Protestant theologian Schubert M. Ogden, originating from his Sarum Lectures delivered at the University of Oxford in 1980.Core ArgumentCritique of Critical Reflection: Ogden argues that most theological reflection focuses on the meaning of Christian claims while ignoring their ultimate truth.The "Point" is Unclear: Modern discussions about Jesus Christ often lack a clear raison d'être (reason for being), leaving theologians uncertain about the actual purpose or "point" of doing Christology.Challenging Consensus: He critiques common modern agreements—such as assuming Christology is simply about asking "Who is Jesus in himself?", focusing strictly on the historical Jesus, or viewing Jesus merely as an example of an authentic human being.Proposed Alternative: Ogden investigates and proposes an alternative approach that sidesteps these philosophical and logical pitfalls by aligning theological claims with both normative Christian witness and existential truth.
The Point of Christology: SIGNED COPY by: Schubert M. Ogden / 1982 / ISBN: 0060663529 / Hardcover / Religion/Theology / Good Condition / Minor wear to dust jacket. Otherwise excellent. Rare signed copy. A554
The Point of Christology is a 1982 book by American Protestant theologian Schubert M. Ogden, originating from his Sarum Lectures delivered at the University of Oxford in 1980.Core ArgumentCritique of Critical Reflection: Ogden argues that most theological reflection focuses on the meaning of Christian claims while ignoring their ultimate truth.The "Point" is Unclear: Modern discussions about Jesus Christ often lack a clear raison d'être (reason for being), leaving theologians uncertain about the actual purpose or "point" of doing Christology.Challenging Consensus: He critiques common modern agreements—such as assuming Christology is simply about asking "Who is Jesus in himself?", focusing strictly on the historical Jesus, or viewing Jesus merely as an example of an authentic human being.Proposed Alternative: Ogden investigates and proposes an alternative approach that sidesteps these philosophical and logical pitfalls by aligning theological claims with both normative Christian witness and existential truth.
