Consider Jesus: Waves of Renewal in Christology

by Elizabeth A. Johnson

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Consider Jesus is widely regarded as the finest general introduction to Christology. Adopted for adult education courses, classrooms, and seminars, this classic book, written by one of the leading theologians of our era, presents major themes about Jesus in clear and accessible language.

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In this book of compiled lectures, the author addresses successive and interconnected waves of renewal in Christology in the late 20th century from the 1950s interest in Jesus's humanity, the search for the historical Jesus, Jesus as liberator, and the question of the universal influence of Jesus. The author is a feminist Catholic theologian.
Consider Jesus is widely regarded as the finest general introduction to Christology. Adopted for adult education courses, classrooms, and seminars, this classic book, written by one of the leading theologians of our era, presents major themes about Jesus in clear and accessible language.

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Elizabeth A. Johnson, a member of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, is Distinguished Professor of Theology Emerita at Fordham University. A former president of the Catholic Theological Society of America, she is the author of many books, including She Who Is (winner of the Grawemeyer Award in Religion), Quest for the Living God, Ask the Beasts: Darwin show more and the God of Love, Abounding in Kindness: Writings for the People of God, and The Strength of Her Witness: Jesus Christ in the Global Voices of Women. show less

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Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies
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232.09ReligionChristianityJesus Christ and his family
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BT198 .J635Philosophy, Psychology and ReligionDoctrinal TheologyDoctrinal TheologyChristology
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