Angelomorphic christology and the exegesis of Psalm 8:5 in Tertullian's Adversus Praxean
Subtitle: an examination of Tertullian's reluctance to attribute angelic properties to the Son of God
By: Edgar G. Foster.
Publisher: University Press of America
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Lanham, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 101
ISBN-13: 9780761833130; 9780761833147
Subjects: Tertullian, -- ca. 160-ca. 230.; Jesus Christ -- Person and offices -- Early works to 1800.; Daniélou, Jean.; Bible. -- O.T. -- Psalms VIII, 5 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.; Angels -- Early works to 1800.
Genres: Early works to 1800.
Description: "Tertullian of Carthage (160-220 A.D.) seems reluctant to predicate angelic properties of the Lord Jesus Christ. Edgar G. Foster suggests that one reason for Tertullian's aversion to angelic or angelomorphic Christology is his hermeneutical approach to Psalm 8:5. Those working in patristic studies, theology, and the history of biblical exegesis will no doubt consider Angelomorphic Christology and the Exegesis of Psalm 8:5 in Tertullian's Adversus Praxean a tour de force. It advances a theory concerning Tertullian's Christology that is both fresh and insightful."--Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 93-98) and index.