The Eternal Son

Using an historical-theological approach supplemented by exegesis, Letham develops a biblically faithful Christology of the Son's deity, humanity, and incarnation, while examining major Christological heresies and creedal responses to them.

The Eternal Son is the second of a planned trilogy on the Father, Son, and Spirit that will complement Letham’s prizewinning The Holy Trinity.

Endorsements

“The details of patristic Christology . . . are complex and daunting, but Letham is a reliable guide both to the importance of these details and to their interpretation. I recommend that modern systematic theologians drink deeply from Christological history under Letham’s tutelage.”

—Donald Fairbairn, Robert E. Cooley Professor of Early Christianity, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

“Letham’s treatment of the eternal Son is full of biblical and historical insights into the person and work of Jesus Christ. Particularly noteworthy is the author’s extended attention to medieval Christological developments, since many Protestants today are unaware that most of our Christological heritage is based in the medieval rather than the earlier church. . . . Anyone desiring deeper insight into who and what Jesus is as the foundation of how he saves will find an excellent introduction here.”

—Ryan M. McGraw, Morton H. Smith Professor of Systematic Theology, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

“This is an outstanding book for anyone who wants to understand the view of Scripture and church history on the teaching of who Jesus Christ is.”

—Joel R. Beeke, Chancellor and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

“Concise, reliable, and comprehensive. . . . Robert Letham shows us how central our understanding of God’s self-revelation in his Son is, and must be, for a robust Christian faith.”

—Gerald L. Bray, Research Professor of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School

“The Eternal Son is an excellent account of the doctrine that cannot be ignored by any with an interest in the topic.”

—Tony Lane, Professor of Historical Theology, London School of Theology

“All in all, a first-rate work on the great object of our faith, the Lord Jesus Christ.”

—Alan D. Strange, President, Mid-America Reformed Seminary, Dyer, Indiana