β Scribed by Kari Kloos
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Why did early Christian authors interpret the biblical theophany narratives as manifestations of Christ? And how was this interpretation challenged by Augustine? This book explores the theological underpinnings of ancient Christian theophany interpretation, tracing its development into two major exegetical strands. Patristic exegesis of the theophanies involved polemic and the formation of Christian identity, the relationship between vision and spiritual transformation, and theological claims about knowing God through creation. While the christological interpretation developed within particular early Christian beliefs and logic, Augustine challenged it using similar logic and foundational beliefs. Through Augustine's reconfigured reading, one may see the critical and creative capacity of patristic authors to adapt, challenge, and transform exegetical traditions.
Christ, Creation, and the
Vision of God
Dedication
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Introduction
PART ONE WHY THE SON? THE FOUNDATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT OF LITERAL CHRISTOLOGICAL THEOPHANY EXEGESIS
Chapter One The polemical-doctrinal strand: Identity and mediation
Chapter Two The spiritual strand: Vision and
transformation
Chapter Three Theophany interpretation and pro-Nicene
theology
PART TWO FROM CHRIST TO TRIUNE GOD: AUGUSTINEβS CRITIQUE
OF PATRISTIC THEOPHANY NARRATIVE EXEGESIS
Chapter Four Vision, signs, and Christ in Augustineβs early
theophany narrative interpretation
Chapter Five Augustineβs exegetical shift in De Trinitate
Chapter Six The implications of Augustineβs theophany
narrative exegesis
Conclusion
Select Bibliography
Index of Scriptural References
Index of Ancient Writings
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