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About the Author
Lawrence Feingold
Dr. Lawrence Feingold is professor of theology at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis. He earned his doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome. He is the author of Touched by Christ: The Sacramental Economy (Emmaus Academic, 2021); The Eucharist: Mystery of Presence, Sacrifice, and Communion (Emmaus Academic, 2018); Faith Comes from What Is Heard: An Introduction to Fundamental Theology (Emmaus Academic, 2016); The Natural Desire to See God According to St. Thomas Aquinas and His Interpreters (Sapientia Press, 2010); and a three-volume series entitled The Mystery of Israel and the Church (Miriam Press, 2010).
What People Are Saying
“Rare indeed is a master scholar who is also a master teacher. Lawrence Feingold demonstrates afresh that he is such by astutely leading us through the Old Testament background, New Testament testimony, and patristic councils bearing upon Jesus Christ, and by providing a rich framework for understanding the Incarnation, Christ’s knowledge, and the mysteries of Christ (above all the Cross and Resurrection). Feingold has yet again set the standard with his wide-ranging erudition and pellucid prose. This book will be treasured by teachers and students alike.”
Matthew Levering
Mundelein Seminary
“In this welcome and needed book, Lawrence Feingold offers a remarkably helpful treatment, at once wide-ranging and synthetic, of the mystery of Christ—his being as the person of the eternal Word incarnate and the mysteries of his redemptive life in our flesh. Responsive throughout to the teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas on all the matters he treats, Feingold also listens attentively to a large chorus of voices from the Catholic tradition and beyond, including those who would object to what he says. Especially welcome is his deeply informed integration of Jewish sources into the articulation of a Catholic Christology, and of a broad range of biblical scholarship, both Christian and Jewish into Catholic reading of Scripture’s witness to Jesus Christ. While Professor Feingold modestly says that this is meant as a textbook for undergraduate and seminary courses, no one who cares about the mystery of Christ will fail to be informed and stimulated by what he has done here.”
Bruce D. Marshall
Southern Methodist University
“Drawing upon Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium, Lawrence Feingold provides a faithful and profound overview of the central mystery of the Christian faith: the Incarnation of the Word of God. After presenting the biblical foundations and patristic developments, he investigates some of the more subtle Christological questions through the lens of St. Thomas Aquinas and papal teachings. With thoroughness and pedagogical skill, he explores themes such as the knowledge of Christ, his work of redemption, and the significance of his Sacred Heart. This book is not only informative, it is also inspirational.”
Robert Fastiggi
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
“This book is a magisterial, Thomistically-inflected introduction to the Church’s Christological faith. Even more impressively, there is an unobtrusive but unmistakable spirit of devotion that underlies and accompanies the logical exposition. Feingold guides the reader into a contemplative adoration of the person and work of Jesus of Nazareth, the Incarnate Son of God.”
Khaled Anatolios
University of Notre Dame
“Lawrence Feingold provides a comprehensive treatment of the biblical, dogmatic, and theological resources both ancient and contemporary that we need to approach the Christ with faith, love, and understanding. The book is also distinguished by its extensive treatment of the exemplary causality of the mysteries of the life of Christ, to all of which a Christian is to be conformed on the path to holiness. Within these broad horizons, however, Feingold also focuses on the religious heart of things, which bears centrally on the knowledge of Christ. Who could have faith in a divine savior who did not know who he was? Or trust one who did not know us from his experience as a man like us in all things but sin? Who could love a savior who did not know what he was doing when he died for us? And who would thank one who did not know and love each of us personally when he saved us? It is these questions especially that enliven the book.”
Guy Mansini, O.S.B.
Ave Maria University
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