Kyrios und Gottessohn

By Daniela Riel

Book Description

This scholarly exploration delves into one of Christianity's most profound theological questions: the pre-existence of Christ and its significance for understanding salvation. Author Daniela Riel addresses contemporary debates within systematic theology, where the relevance of Christ's pre-existence for early Christian confession continues to spark discussion among scholars.

Through careful exegetical analysis, this study examines selected passages from Paul's writings to investigate their potential statements about Christ's pre-existence. Riel focuses particularly on how Paul understood salvation and whether discernible theological concepts emerge that integrate belief in Christ's pre-existence into a coherent framework.

The research reveals the central importance of Christ's pre-existence for Pauline soteriology, offering readers insight into how this ancient theological concept shaped early Christian understanding of redemption. By analyzing Paul's letters with scholarly precision, the author demonstrates how questions of divine pre-existence connect directly to fundamental issues of human salvation and spiritual transformation.

This comprehensive 490-page examination serves both academic theologians and serious students of Christian doctrine who seek deeper understanding of how foundational beliefs about Christ's nature inform the broader message of salvation. The work contributes to ongoing theological conversations while grounding its conclusions in careful biblical scholarship, making complex theological concepts accessible to those exploring the intellectual foundations of Christian faith.