Christ Crucified Early Theology

Christ Crucified Early Theology

When Saint Paul declared to the Corinthians in 57 AD that he knew nothing "except Jesus Christ and him crucified," he launched a theological revolution that captivated the finest intellects of the ancient world. This masterful chronicle reveals how brilliant theologians from 96 to 451 AD transformed the scandal of crucifixion into the cornerstone of Christian faith.

What You Will Learn:

• How Ignatius of Antioch (107 AD) developed the theology of martyrdom during his final journey to Rome
• Why Saint Irenaeus's battle against Gnostic heretics (180 AD) secured the reality of Christ's passion
• How the Desert Fathers like Anthony (270 AD) lived the crucified life in Egyptian monasteries
• Saint Augustine's revolutionary synthesis (410 AD) that connected the Cross to all human history
• The dramatic Council of Chalcedon (451 AD) where Pope Leo's teaching defined orthodox faith forever

Written with depth and clarity, this scholarly yet accessible work draws from primary sources spanning four centuries. Watch Tertullian defend Christians before Roman magistrates, witness Athanasius exile for defending orthodox faith, and hear Chrysostom's golden eloquence move Byzantine congregations to tears.

From the catacombs of Rome to the imperial palaces of Constantinople, these theological giants forged doctrines that continue to sustain Catholic faith today. Their courage under persecution, their intellectual brilliance, and their spiritual depth created a theological legacy that speaks across the centuries.

Perfect for serious Catholics, theology students, church historians, and anyone seeking to understand how the early Church Fathers shaped our comprehension of Christ's redemptive sacrifice.

Based on extensive research of patristic sources, conciliar documents, and archaeological evidence from the apostolic era through the golden age of the Church Fathers.