Learning Christ: Ignatius of Antioch and the Mystery of Redemption

Synopsis

... Represents A Thorough Reevaluation Of Ignatius As Author And Theologian, Demonstrating That His Seven Authentic Letters Present A Sophisticated And Cohesive Vision Of The Economy Of Redemption. [the Author] Argues That Ignatius's Thought Represents A Vital Synthesis Of Pauline, Johannine, And Matthean Perspectives While Representing Important Elements Of Later Patristic Theology. Topics Treated In This Volume Include Ignatius's Soteriological Anthropology, His Christology And Nascent Trinitarianism, His Nuanced Understanding Of The Relationship Between Judaism And Christianity, And His Ecclesiology And Eschatology--jacket, Page [2]. Scripture And Economy -- Issues In Ignatian Scholarship -- Jesus And The Father -- Flesh And Spirit -- Faith And Love -- Judaism And Christianity -- Word And Silence -- A Luminous Mystery -- Christ And The Church -- Unity And Eschatology. Gregory Vall. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 377-386) And Indexes.