Apollinarianism An Essay on the Christology of the Early Church

Charles E. Raven (1885?1964) was a British theologian who held the position of Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge University. In this book, which was first published in 1923, Raven presents a discussion of the Christology of the early Church, focusing on the idea of Christ's divinity originated by Apollinarius of Laodicea. The process of writing the text caused Raven to reassess his views on this area, moving him towards 'the conviction that Apollinarianism both in its ancient and its modern form was untenable'. Detailed notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in theology, the history of Christianity and Apollinarianism.

1. The beginnings of Christology; 2. The first controversy; 3. The Arians and their opponents; 4. Apollinarius of Laodicea: his life and works; 5. Apollinarius of Laodicea: his Christology; 6. The orthodox critics of Apolinarius; 7. The answer to Apollinarius; Index.