Part 1 Preliminary reasons for studying Christology; sources; the history of Christology; present issues; theology, history and philosophy; the aim of this book. Part 2 The ministry of Jesus: the significance of jesus' history; interpreting the Gospels; the story of Jesus; jesus' self-designations; evaluating Jesus' history. Part 3 The death of Jesus: the opposition; Jesus and his own death; Christians and the crucifixion. Part 4 The resurrection of Jesus: the claim; the Easter experiences; a postscript. Part 5 Jesus the World's Redeemer: the human condition; "so great a redeemer"; closing considerations. Part 6 The Son of God: the definition of Chalcedon; truly human; truly divine; open person; Jesus' human knowledge; the faith of Jesus; the sinlessness of Jesus; the virginal conception. Part 7 Christ beyond Christianity: the universal Christ; Jesus and the Church.
