Orthodox Christology affirms that Jesus is fully - though not merely -human. But how are we to understand that humanity - especially as it relates to ours, and especially as it matters for salvation? Differing views of Christ's human nature have emerged, and recently the debates have heated up once again. In this learned study, Jerome Van Kuiken offers well-informed, judicious, and charitable guidance on these matters. I know of no work on this topic so thorough and careful as this impressive book, and all work on these issues should go through it.
Thomas H. McCall, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, USA
Jerome van Kuiken's adapted dissertation, Christ’s Humanity in Current and Ancient Controversy, is thorough and learned…[he] has achieved his goal of providing clarity to this debate. His examination of the language used for Christ's humanity and his call for unity in the usage of these concepts should be heard on both sides of this debate so that neither side continues talking past the other.
Reading Religion
In his analysis of the various positions in this debate, [E. Jerome Van Kuiken] is a master of precision. He elucidates the often subtle distinctions in the arguments of the theologians he treats …a valuable resource for in-depth study in an advanced graduate seminar, as well as for the scholarly enrichment of those who teach Christology.
Theological Studies
Van Kuiken’s contribution to the debate is essential for those interested. His clear and careful reading of the ten modern and ancient theologians as well as his prolific engagement with secondary literature makes his account quite compelling not to mention even-handed … all interested in this ongoing debate will greatly benefit from this incisive and judicious book.
Themelios