INSTRUCTIONS
In the 20th century, the study of Christology was center stage. Erickson discusses the debate over the last century in relation to the “quest of the historical Jesus,” “Christology from below,” “Christology from above,” and finally, his own “alternative approach.”
Explain and evaluate this debate and is importance for understanding the person and work of Jesus Christ from a biblical perspective. Remember, this is not a personal-opinion blog. It is a serious engagement with your study of theology. Interact with Erickson’s discussion of these matters in “Contemporary Issues in Christological Method.”
ANSWER
The study of Christology has always sparked much debate throughout the church’s history. For many years, theologians based their discussion of Christ on the views regarding their respective denominational and confessional traditions. That means the study of Christology was largely based on metaphysics, that is, whether Christ’s divine nature and human nature could coexist within one person. However, the twentieth century changed the focus of the study of Christology to a historical perspective. This change was influenced by the fact that the Christ of the theological tradition differs from the actual Jesus presented in the bible. Since the search for Jesus shifted to historical evidence, it utilized two approaches,…. To access full answer, use the purchase button below.