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Christology provides an ecumenical, international, and contextual introduction to the person of Christ in contemporary theology, both in the Western academy and in two-thirds world theologies. It offers three main perspectives on Christology (biblical, historical, and contemporary) and combines classical and contextual work done in Christology over the course of church history. Veli-Matti...

Gospel writers, as shown in the phrase “Lamb of God” (John 1:29, 36). This type takes seriously the reality of Jesus’ human life and sufferings, and while not ignoring Jesus’ roles as miracle worker and teacher, looks to him as the sufferer. These four christological models are equally valid, but in the canon the last one seems to dominate. Yet another crucial perspective needs to be mentioned before beginning a detailed examination of individual titles given to Jesus, namely, the challenge posed
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