John Behr Bücher

This dynamic, challenging, and transforming vision of Christian theology, presented in a systematic manner, invites readers to approach the mystery of Christ in the same way that the first disciples of Jesus Christ learned theology. Although the disciples had denied and abandoned the Crucified One, they came to realize, through the reading of Scriptures and the breaking of bread, that Jesus had given himself up for the life of the world, so transforming death into life, darkness into light, and flesh into word.Beginning with the Passion narratives, Fr Behr examines how we search the scriptures to encounter Christ and thereby realize that we were created for this encounter, thus opening a profound perspective on creation, the fall, sin, and salvation history. He further explains how Christ is born in those who are born again in the Church, their "Virgin Mother," so that they become truly human, after the stature of Christ, and continue the incarnation of the Word by glorifying God in their bodies.By returning to the approach of the early Church, this fresh study by a renowned patristic scholar offers a way out of the problems that have beset theology and scriptural study in recent centuries.

In this sequel to The Way to Nicaea, Fr John Behr turns his attention to the fourth century, the era in which Christian theology was formulated as the Nicene faith, the common heritage of most Christians to this day. Engaging the best of modern scholarship, Behr provides a series of original, comprehensive, and insightful sketches of the theology of the key protagonists of the Nicene faith, presenting a powerful vision of Christian theology, centered upon Christ and his Passion. Part One, True God of True God, opens with a reflection on the nature of Christian theology, challenging common presuppositions, and an analysis and survey of the fourth century controversies, followed by studies of Alexander, Arius, the Council of Nicaea, and, Athanasius. Part Two, One of the Holy Trinity, provides analyses of the work of Basil of Caesarea, Gregory of Nazianzus, and Gregory of Nyssa, together with their opponents, in particular Eunomius and Apollinarius.

This book examines the ways in which Irenaeus and Clement understood what it means to be human.

This Festschrift celebrates the joyful heart and retirement from thirty-five years of university teaching of Bishop Kallistos Ware, a person who has found his monastic "desert" among the "dreaming spires" of academia, and his "cell" in the lecture room. The Festschrift contains articles by renowned academics, which are based on historical, theological, and spiritual themes.

This series traces the reflection provoked by Christ's question Who do you say I am? from the earliest days of Christianity to the Seventh Ecumenical Council. This text presents the history of theological reflection and a sustained analysis of the essential elements of the resulting theology.

Focusing on Irenaeus of Lyons, the first major theologian in Christian history, this study by John Behr explores his significance within the second century and its relevance today. The work provides a comprehensive contextual analysis, bridging ancient theological insights with contemporary issues, highlighting Irenaeus's impact on Christian thought and tradition.

This collection features the complete remaining excerpts from the writings of Diodore of Tarsus and Theodore of Mopsuestia, providing valuable insights into early Christian thought. Accompanied by a pioneering study, it explores the significant controversy surrounding the nature of Christ that unfolded between the fourth and sixth centuries, shedding light on theological debates that shaped early Christianity. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of these influential figures and their impact on Christological discussions.

Coming in Paperback Sep. 1, 2020The present volume, inspired by the legacy of leading Orthodox patrologist Fr George Florovsky, brings together a collection of papers on atonement by contemporary scholars and a collection of writings by Florovsky himself to deepen our understanding of the Church's soteriology.