Book contents
- The Cambridge Companion to Christology
- Cambridge Companions to Religion
- The Cambridge Companion to Christology
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I The Christological Sources
- Part II The Christological Reception
- Part III The Contemporary Christological Discussions
- Bibliography
- Index
- Cambridge Companions To Religion … (continued from page ii)
- References
17 - Christology and Metaphysics
from Part IIIb - Christology and Philosophical Theology
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 15 September 2025
Book contents
- The Cambridge Companion to Christology
- Cambridge Companions to Religion
- The Cambridge Companion to Christology
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I The Christological Sources
- Part II The Christological Reception
- Part III The Contemporary Christological Discussions
- Bibliography
- Index
- Cambridge Companions To Religion … (continued from page ii)
- References
Summary
This chapter explores how metaphysical models, particularly the compositional and transformational approaches, can help elucidate the doctrine of the Incarnation. While these models face challenges, such as the Nestorian and Attributes Problems, various solutions have been proposed to address these issues and align the models with orthodox Christology. Ultimately, metaphysical models aim to provide coherence and plausibility to the mystery of the Incarnation, contributing to the ongoing work of analytic theology in understanding this central Christian doctrine.
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- The Cambridge Companion to Christology , pp. 287 - 304Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2025
References
Further Suggested Readings
Crisp, Oliver and Rea, Michael, eds. Analytic Theology: New Essays in the Philosophy of Theology. Oxford, 2009.10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199203567.001.0001CrossRefGoogle Scholar
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Koons, Robert C. and Pickavance, Timothy H.. The Atlas of Reality: A Comprehensive Guide to Metaphysics. Chichester, 2017.Google Scholar
Loux, Michael J. and Crisp, Thomas M.. Metaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction. 4th ed. New York City, NY, 2017.10.4324/9781315637242CrossRefGoogle Scholar
Marmodoro, Anna and Hill, Jonathan, eds. The Metaphysics of the Incarnation. Oxford, 2011.CrossRefGoogle Scholar
Marmodoro, Anna and Mayr, Erasmus. Metaphysics: An Introduction to Contemporary Debates and Their History. Oxford, 2019.Google Scholar
McCall, Thomas H. An Invitation to Analytic Christian Theology. Downers Grove, IL, 2015.Google Scholar
Pawl, Timothy J. The Incarnation. Elements in the Philosophy of Religion. Cambridge, 2020.10.1017/9781108558341CrossRefGoogle Scholar
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