The Mediator: A Study of the Central Doctrine of the Christian Faith

by Emil Brunner

Overview

Why should there be an intermediary between god and humanity? Brunner's thorough and provocative analysis establishes Jesus Christ as the Mediator between God and Man, analysing the necessity and challenge of this divine mediator. Central to the Christian faith and Brunner's reputation as a great modern theologian, his vigorous theological discussion considers the Jesus Christ who confronts humanity with the knowledge that they must act. Re-examining the deity and humanity of Christ, the God-Man, and deepening the readers' understanding of the Incarnation and the Atonement, Brunner rescues these essential theological concepts from misunderstanding. Drawing his argument to its conclusion, Brunner contends that only in Jesus Christ can we know ourselves as we really are; only in Jesus Christ can God be known as he really is.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780227180846
Publisher:	James Clarke & Co
Publication date:	07/31/2025
Pages:	620
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Emil Brunner (1889-1966) was one of the leading theologians of the twentieth century, and helped pave the course of modern Protestant theology. He was Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology at the University of Zurich and lectured around the world. His extensive writings published by James Clarke & Co. include I Believe in the Living God and Dogmatics.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Canon J.K. Mozley, DD Introduction by Prof H.R. Mackintosh, DD, Ph D Translator's Note Preface to the German Edition Preface to the English Editor Book One: Preliminary Considerations I. The Distinction Between General and Special Revelation II. The Obliteration of this Distinction in Modern Theology III. The Modern Conception of Christ IV. The Reason for the Distinction. The Assertion of Unbroken Unity V. The Depth of the Distinction. The Interpretation of the Problem of Evil VI. The Christian Faith and Historical Research Book Two: The Person of the Mediator Section 1: The Deity of the Mediator VII. The Divine Word VIII. The Divine Nature IX. The Divine Person Section 2: The Incarnation of the Son of God X. The Self-Movement of God XI. The Eternal Basis and the Temporal Event of the Incarnation XII. The Fact of the Incarnation Section 3: The Humanity of the Son of God XIII. The Significance of the Humanity of Christ XIV. The Historical Figure of the God-Man Book Three: The Work of the Mediator Section 1: The Revelation XV. The Person and the Work of Christ XVI. The Person and Teaching of Christ Section 2: Reconciliation XVII. The Necessity for Reconciliation XVIII. The Penal Theory of Atonement XIX. The Expiatory Sacrifice XX. The Mediator XXI. The Atonement Section 3: The Dominion of God XXII. The Hidden King XXIII. The King Manifested Conclusion: Confessing Christ
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