I. Modern Conditions and Problems § i. The Christological literature of our time is almost wholly either critical, speculative or apologetical. It seems desirable, therefore, to remind the reader that this volume constitutes one of a series of treatises in Dogmatic Theology. It embodies an attempt to give a logically connected exposition of the positive content of our knowledge of Christ — of the taking of our nature by the eternal Son of of God, and of the personal properties and functions which were revealed to His disciples while He walked on earth.1 1 On the history of Christology: J. F. Bethune-Baker, Early Hist. of Christ. Doctrine; C. J. Hefele, Hist. of the Christ. Councils (Transl. 5 vols.); J. Tixeront, Hist. of Dogmas; J. H. Newman, Arians; W. Bright, Age of the Fathers; H. R. Percival, Seven Ecumen. Councils; J. A Dorner, Hist. of the Doctrine of the Person of Christ (Transl. 5 vols.); A. B. Bruce, Humiliation of Christ, Lees. ii-v; A. Schweitzer, Quest (...)".