Routledge - Image, Word and God in the Early Christian Centuries

Explore the complex history of the Logos in this scholarly study from Routledge. This book examines how the concept of the word functions across different traditions, specifically looking at the relationship between the incarnate word of God and the proclaimed word in the Bible. Through a detailed investigation of pagan, Jewish, and Christian thought, the text looks at whether these different uses of the term are merely similar in name or if they share a deeper connection. It provides a thorough survey of how the term Logos was applied within theological discourse during Late Antiquity. This work is an essential resource for those studying the history of philosophy and theology, offering a clear view of the various functions the word acquired in ancient religious and intellectual life.