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The Christ's faith a dogmatic account / R. Michael Allen.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: T & T Clark studies in systematic theologyPublication details: London ; New York : T & T Clark, c2009.Description: xii, 243pISBN:
  • 9780567209368 (electronic bk.)
  • 0567209369 (electronic bk.)
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: Christ's faith.DDC classification:
  • 232.8 22
LOC classification:
  • BT590.S65 A45 2009eb
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Contents:
A dogmatic account of the Christ's faith -- Perfect sight in an imperfect world : Christ's beatific vision or human ignorance? -- Toward an extensive definition of faith : Hebrews 11 and the Reformed tradition -- Metaphysics of the Incarnation -- Christ's faith within the loci of salvation, covenant, and eschatology : three case studies -- The function of Christ's faith : from faith to faith.
Summary: The Christ's Faith coheres with orthodox Christology and Reformation soteriology, and needs to be affirmed to properly confirm the true humanity of the incarnate Son. Without addressing the interpretation of the Pauline phrase pistis christou , this study offers a theological rationale for an exegetical possibility and enriches a dogmatic account of the humanity of the Christ. The coherence of the Christ's faith is shown in two ways. First, the objection of Thomas Aquinas is refuted by demonstrating that faith is fitting for the incarnate Son. Second, a theological ontology is offere
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Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--Wheaton College.

"A Continuum imprint."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-237) and index.

A dogmatic account of the Christ's faith -- Perfect sight in an imperfect world : Christ's beatific vision or human ignorance? -- Toward an extensive definition of faith : Hebrews 11 and the Reformed tradition -- Metaphysics of the Incarnation -- Christ's faith within the loci of salvation, covenant, and eschatology : three case studies -- The function of Christ's faith : from faith to faith.

The Christ's Faith coheres with orthodox Christology and Reformation soteriology, and needs to be affirmed to properly confirm the true humanity of the incarnate Son. Without addressing the interpretation of the Pauline phrase pistis christou , this study offers a theological rationale for an exegetical possibility and enriches a dogmatic account of the humanity of the Christ. The coherence of the Christ's faith is shown in two ways. First, the objection of Thomas Aquinas is refuted by demonstrating that faith is fitting for the incarnate Son. Second, a theological ontology is offere

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