Jesus the Christ: New Edition

by Walter Kasper, Dinah Livingstone (Translator)

Here at last is a reissue of Kasper's major work with a brilliant new introduction surveying recent developments in Christology. Kasper assesses the Christological enterprise in the Church from the earliest down to the most recent times which can be recommended without hesitation to teacher and serious student. The book also provides a solid theological basis for preaching. This may also be described as a work of Christian serenity, but one which is not indifferent to current problems. It is the fruit of the deep peace which all men can gain from contemplation of Jesus the Christ. As Karl Rahner has said - this book is 'modern' in the very best sense of the word. Synthesising biblical, philosophical and traditional material, the book remains essential reading for specialists and is used widely for courses on Christology - the very basis of Christian theology itself.

Genres: Theology, Christianity, Religion

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1974

About the author

Walter Kasper (born 5 March 1933) is a German Roman Catholic Cardinal and theologian. He is President Emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, having served as its president from 2001 to 2010.

Reviews

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jesus is one of the most remarkable figures in history. Knowing him is such a worthwhile reading. Moreover I appreciated the novel of Dan Brown entitled¨Da Vinci Code¨. He is an interesting author, but for me Walter Kasper is just truthful to his words, to his opinions and to his extrapolations with regard to the life of Jesus, the Christ. Of course it is not proper to compare Dan Brown and Walter Kasper; for they have different perspectives and of preoccupations. Nonetheless, I would say that knowing Jesus through Walter Kasper is much better than knowing Jesus through the work of Dan Brown.

[Michael Joosten · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid foundation for studying Christology.

[M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good recapitulation of the basics of the implication of a solid Christology, mostly with reference to rightly interpreting Scripture. Pretty pleasant and solid read, considering things the trad community thought about Kasper, this is not the mess that could've been.

[Olga Ivkova · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book presents a challenge. I do not know what level of mind one has to reach to comprehend it. Still, it provides a great overview of Jesus’ narrative milestones, namely His birth, teaching, death, and resurrection.

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good intro Philosophical thinking and Chistology

[Thomas Zwilling]

Bit of a slog, but some worthwhile insights.

[Vyacheslav Okun sj · Rating 4 out of 5]

Analyzing the problems related to the modern Christology and the person of Jesus Christ, Kasper tries to resolve those problems and give Christology historically determined, universally responsible role.
The book is for all those who are looking for the more profound understanding of Jesus Christ, his personality and mission.
Though the language of Kasper is very theological and sometimes difficult to understand.

[Frank · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a scholorary work and so is not an easy read. There is some good information in it but in many cases it is just arguing over words and such. I found my retention was very low. It was just too hard for me to read.