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About the book
This book was originally published in French in 1965, and first published in English in 1966. In Jesus Christ Yves Congar writes a series of meditations on Christ as the image of the invisible God, as a man living in history, and as ruler over all creation. Though explicitly Thomistic in their orientation, these meditations are richly biblical as well for, as Congar notes: ‘It is necessary that theologians be kept au courant (well informed) of exegetical research and results. Where they are not, there is a danger of creating an unhealthy situation of “double truth” with each science pursuing its. Own dialogue in ignorance of the rest.’ Not only does this book bear the stamp of a deep understanding of the best in scholastic thought and in biblical research, but it also reflects the mature piety of one of the great theological writers of Catholic theology; because of above all else this is a book of meditations which are aimed at moving the hearts of all readers. ‘The knowledge of God which has been brought by Christ is not a pure knowing. This knowledge is both instruction. And holiness. Not merely information preliminary to salvation, it is salvation already in act.’
About the author
Yves Marie-Joseph Congar OP (13 April 1904 – 22 June 1995) was a French Dominican friar, priest, and theologian. He is best known for his influence at the Second Vatican Council and for reviving theological interest in the Holy Spirit for the life of individuals and of the Church. He was created a cardinal of the Catholic Church in 1994.
