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Kenosis: The Self-Emptying of Christ in Scripture and Theology

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  • Publisher: Eerdmans Publishing Company
  • 15.2 x 22.9 x 3.1 cm

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For theologians and students of Christian doctrine

Illuminates the meaning of Christ's self-emptying

You will deepen your understanding of Jesus' humility

This scholarly work explores the profound doctrine of kenosis in Christology.

Seventeen distinguished scholars from the fields of biblical studies, historical theology, and systematic theology engage with the past and present significance of the doctrine of kenosis--Paul's extraordinary claim in Philippians 2 that Jesus Christ emptied and humbled himself in obedience on his way to death upon the cross.

In the "Christ-hymn" of Philippians 2, the apostle Paul makes a startling claim: that Jesus "emptied himself" in order to fulfill God's will by dying on the cross. The self-emptying of Christ--theologically explored in the doctrine of kenosis--is a locus within Christology and factors significantly into understandings of the Trinity, anthropology, creation, providence, the church, and even ethics. As such, it has been debated and reflected upon for centuries.

The present volume draws together some of the finest contemporary scholars from across the ecumenical spectrum to expound the doctrine of kenosis--its biblical roots, its historical elaborations, and its contemporary implications. With original essays from John Barclay, Beverly Roberts Gaventa, David Fergusson, Katherine Sonderegger, Thomas Joseph White, and more, this indispensable resource offers an extensive overview of this essential affirmation of Christian faith.

Contributors:

John M. G. Barclay, Matthew J. Aragon Bruce, David Fergusson, Beverly Roberts Gaventa, Kevin W. Hector, Keith L. Johnson, Cambria Kaltwasser, Han-luen Kantzer Komline, Grant Macaskill, John A. McGuckin, Paul T. Nimmo, Georg Pfleiderer, Rinse H. Reeling Brouwer, Hanna Reichel, Christoph Schwöbel, Katherine Sonderegger, and Thomas Joseph White.

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  • Authors

    Paul T. Nimmo +1

  • Book Format

    Hardcover

  • Publisher

    Eerdmans Publishing Company

  • Published

    July 2022

  • Weight

    568g

  • Dimensions

    15.2 x 22.9 x 3.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9780802879202

  • ISBN-10

    0802879209

  • Eden Code

    5663291

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