Representing Christ
A Vision for the Priesthood of All Believers
by Uche Anizor; Hank Voss
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Pub Date Jun 06 2016 | Archive Date Jul 15 2016
InterVarsity Press | IVP Academic
Description
Representing Christ explores the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers in its biblical, historical, theological and practical dimensions.
The priesthood of all believers is a core Protestant belief. But what does it actually mean?
Uche Anizor and Hank Voss set the record straight in this concise treatment of a doctrine that lies at the center of church life and Christian spirituality. The authors look at the priesthood of all believers in terms of the biblical witness, the contribution of Martin Luther and the doctrine of the Trinity. They place this concept in the context of the canonical description of Israel and the church as a royal priesthood that responds to God in witness and service to the world.
Representing Christ is much more than a piece of Reformation history. It shows that the priesthood of all believers is interwoven with the practical, spiritual and missional life of the church.
The priesthood of all believers is a core Protestant belief. But what does it actually mean?
Uche Anizor and Hank Voss set the record straight in this concise treatment of a doctrine that lies at the center of church life and Christian spirituality. The authors look at the priesthood of all believers in terms of the biblical witness, the contribution of Martin Luther and the doctrine of the Trinity. They place this concept in the context of the canonical description of Israel and the church as a royal priesthood that responds to God in witness and service to the world.
Representing Christ is much more than a piece of Reformation history. It shows that the priesthood of all believers is interwoven with the practical, spiritual and missional life of the church.
Advance Praise
"The title says it all: representing Christ to one another in the church and others outside it—which is to say, participating in the royal priesthood of believers—
is the great privilege and responsibility of every Christian. Anizor and Voss rightly call attention to this important theme, explaining its Christocentric-Trinitarian grounding, its biblical unfolding from Adam to Christ and its historical development, especially its recovery by Martin Luther at the time of the Reformation. They also call for a recovery of the royal priesthood in the contemporary church and the seven priestly practices that are vital to the church's ministry and mission. This is a fine example of theology retrieval for the sake of church renewal."
—Kevin J. Vanhoozer, research professor of systematic theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
is the great privilege and responsibility of every Christian. Anizor and Voss rightly call attention to this important theme, explaining its Christocentric-Trinitarian grounding, its biblical unfolding from Adam to Christ and its historical development, especially its recovery by Martin Luther at the time of the Reformation. They also call for a recovery of the royal priesthood in the contemporary church and the seven priestly practices that are vital to the church's ministry and mission. This is a fine example of theology retrieval for the sake of church renewal."
—Kevin J. Vanhoozer, research professor of systematic theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780830851287 |
| PRICE | $20.00 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Kenson G, Reviewer
Representing Christ: A Vision for the Priesthood of All Believers Publisher: IVP Academic
The doctrine of the priesthood of the believer, is unknown and misunderstood by many Christians.
Currently, there are few books that address this issue so seriously and objectively.
The book "Representing Christ" by Uche Anizor; Hank Vossm, is a book that will enrich our knowledge of the doctrine.
The author describes the doctrine from its historical background to the practical aspects. A very good book.
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