Nicaea for Today
Nicaea for Today
Overview
The year 2025 represents the 1700-year anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. While the history and theology of Nicaea is thoroughly discussed in academic literature, its importance is much less understood by the “normal Christian.” In the last ten to fifteen years, there has been a renaissance of studies on Nicaea, with works by scholars such as Lewis Ayres, John Behr, and Khaled Anatolis. These insights, however, need to be brought to a more general readership and allowed to impact the way a“normal Christian” understands Nicene theology, both its historical legacy and its modern relevance. In the following work, we aim to situate and explain Nicene theology for the modern Christian church. Specifically, this work will help lay Christian readers grow in their appreciation for Nicene theology and the ways it explains the biblical narrative as well as enhances their spiritual life.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Theologians as Doctors of Sacred Things
PART 1: The Context and Nicaea
Chapter 1: “There was a Time When He was Not”: The Road to Nicaea
Chapter 2: “By this Sign, Conquer”: Constantine and the Council of Nicaea
PART 2: The Christ and Nicaea
Chapter 3: “Light from Light, True God from True God”: Understanding the Eternal Identity of the Son
Chapter 4: “He became Human . . . and Ascended into the Heavens”: Understanding Christ’s Humility and Exaltation
PART 3: The Christian and Nicaea
Chapter 5: “For Us Humans and Our Salvation”: The Beauty of Salvation
Chapter 6: “The Trophy over Death”: The Beauty of Spiritual Transformation
Chapter 7: “We Believe . . .”: The Beauty of Nicene Practices
Chapter 8: No Creed but the Bible? How the Nicene Creed Explains the Bible
Conclusion: The Legacy of Nicaea and Thinking Nicenely for Tomorrow
Overview
The year 2025 represents the 1700-year anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. While the history and theology of Nicaea is thoroughly discussed in academic literature, its importance is much less understood by the “normal Christian.” In the last ten to fifteen years, there has been a renaissance of studies on Nicaea, with works by scholars such as Lewis Ayres, John Behr, and Khaled Anatolis. These insights, however, need to be brought to a more general readership and allowed to impact the way a“normal Christian” understands Nicene theology, both its historical legacy and its modern relevance. In the following work, we aim to situate and explain Nicene theology for the modern Christian church. Specifically, this work will help lay Christian readers grow in their appreciation for Nicene theology and the ways it explains the biblical narrative as well as enhances their spiritual life.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Theologians as Doctors of Sacred Things
PART 1: The Context and Nicaea
Chapter 1: “There was a Time When He was Not”: The Road to Nicaea
Chapter 2: “By this Sign, Conquer”: Constantine and the Council of Nicaea
PART 2: The Christ and Nicaea
Chapter 3: “Light from Light, True God from True God”: Understanding the Eternal Identity of the Son
Chapter 4: “He became Human . . . and Ascended into the Heavens”: Understanding Christ’s Humility and Exaltation
PART 3: The Christian and Nicaea
Chapter 5: “For Us Humans and Our Salvation”: The Beauty of Salvation
Chapter 6: “The Trophy over Death”: The Beauty of Spiritual Transformation
Chapter 7: “We Believe . . .”: The Beauty of Nicene Practices
Chapter 8: No Creed but the Bible? How the Nicene Creed Explains the Bible
Conclusion: The Legacy of Nicaea and Thinking Nicenely for Tomorrow
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- ISBN:9781430091547
- Status:Not Yet Published
- Release Date:09/15/2025
- Page Count:160
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- ISBN:9781430091554
- Status:Not Yet Published
- Release Date:09/15/2025
- Page Count:160
- Trim Size:0.4
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