Angelomorphic Christology and the Exegesis of Psalm 8:5 in Tertullian's Adversus Praxean: An Examination of Tertullian's Reluctance to Attribute Angel [Paperback]

Tertullian of Carthage (160-220 A.D.) seems reluctant to predicate angelic properties of the Lord Jesus Christ. Edgar G. Foster suggests that one reason for Tertullian's aversion to angelic or angelomorphic Christology is his hermeneutical approach to Psalm 8:5. Those working in patristic studies, theology, and the history of biblical exegesis will no doubt consider Angelomorphic Christology and the Exegesis of Psalm 8:5 in Tertullian's Adversus Praxean a tour de force. It advances a theory concerning Tertullian's Christology that is both fresh and insightful.Edgar G. Foster earned his B.A. in Philosophy and Classical Languages at Lenoir-Rhyne College. He subsequently completed his M.Th. work at the University of Glasgow. Foster is now finishing his doctoral work at the University of Glasgow in Theology and Religious Studies.

Chapter 1 Acknowledgments
Chapter 2 List of Abbreviations
Chapter 3 Vita Tertulliani in Breve
Chapter 4 Introduction
Chapter 5Chapter I: Danielou and the Angelmorphic Christology of Tertullian
Chapter 6Chapter II: The Exegesis of Psalm 8:5 in the Pre-Nicenes
Chapter 7Chapter III: Formal Introduction to Adversus Praxean
Chapter 8Chapter IV: The Distinction between the Sermo Dei and Son qua Son
Chapter 9Chapter V: Tertullian's Exegesis of Ps 8:5 in Adversus Praxean
Chapter 10 Appendices
Chapter 11 Bibliographies