Lectures in Christian Dogmatics

by John D. Zizioulas

In this series of lectures on of the most eminent Christian theologians of our time, Metropolitan John Zizioulas, give his account of the fundamental teachings of Christian theology. He presents Christian doctrine as a comprehensive account of the freedom that results from relationship with God. The whole lecture series lays out complex ideas with the utmost simplicity, illustrates the grandeur of Christian teaching, and is a profound exploration of freedom.

Genres: Theology, Christianity

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 18, 2008

About the author

His Eminence, the Most Reverend John (Zizioulas) of Pergamon (b. 1931) is a modern theologian and titular Metropolitan of Pergamon, under the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The future metropolitan was born January 10, 1931. He began his studies at the University of Thessaloniki but took his first theology degree from the University of Athens in 1955. He studied patristics under Father Georges Florovsky at Harvard Divinity School, receiving his M.T.S. in 1956, and his doctorate in theology from the University of Athens in 1965. He was professor of theology for 14 years at the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh, and has been a visiting professor at the University of Geneva, Gregorian University, and King's College, London. He was consecrated as a bishop on June 22, 1986 and named Metropolitan of Pergamon.

Reviews

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book, is taken from transcriptions of class lectures which Zizioulas gave. Thus this is one of his most accessible and systematic presentations of his theology (most of his books are collections of various articles and papers). A good overview.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very accessible introduction to Zizioulas and a good summary of dogmatic theology expressed to a contemporary audience. I was assigned this text for a course on dogmatics.

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book despite some what I felt like were issues. Some things are really great about it. Some things I am not sure if I agree with. His view of the Trinity and ecclesiology are questionable to me. He brings up some really neat points with personhood and freedom.

[Adam DeVille, Ph.D. · Rating 4 out of 5]

My favourite of all of Zizioulas' books, and his most accessible. If you found Being as Communion rather tough slogging, or its successors, you will find in Lectures a much more accessible distillation of Zizioulas' earlier works in four chapters treating God, faith, the Church, and the nature of dogma as such.

[G Walker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent introductory text to Zizoulas! Great stuff overall. Not heaving referenced (as these are lectures) but still delightfully brilliant! Good stuff... WAY overpriced... I wish he would publish through a more affordable publisher! Get the hardback either way... T&T Clark's paperbacks suck!

[Taylor Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although the title may sound dry, Zizioulas deftly infuses his teaching with spiritual refreshment.