Christology

Bernadette Borte
9/17/03
Christology #4


Jesus Christ and Justice & Liberation Christology


From chapter five, an important aspect that may be derived is that of the christology from above and the christology from below as necessary for a full confession of faith and true justice. Christology from above and below are different patterns of christological thought that contribute to social justice. In the struggle for justice and peace. The moral and the religious converge, and in this struggle is our union with God. The two christologies are not mutally exclusive, in fact both may be necessary to achieve social justice.
Dscending christology (christology from above) is a metaphysical christology. The focus of this christology is on the redemptive incarnation of the eternal Woprd of God, as stated i...