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In this book Michael Allen interacts both constructively and critically with biblical theology, key streams of the Christian tradition, and the best of contemporary scholarship. The result is a winsome depiction of the fullness of Christ's humanity that does not weaken a truly incarnational Christology but instead evokes fresh wonder at the Word becoming flesh.

Daniel J. Treier, Associate Professor of Theology

If dogmatic theology serves as a barometer of the Church's health, Michael Allen's study is a most promising sign indeed. Integrating contemporary biblical research with the insights of Karl Barth and the Reformed confessional tradition, in dialogue with Thomas Aquinas and others, Allen argues for a "covenantal anthropology" guided by Christ's faith. Biblical scholars and theologians on all sides of the debate will find here dogmatic theology at its biblical, ecclesial, and ecumenical best.

Matthew Levering, Associate Professor of Theology

At a time when the quest for the historical Jesus dominates the headlines, Allen's dogmatic account of Christ's own faith is a particularly welcome contribution. This is a gripping piece of theological detective work that begins at the scene of the crime - Thomas Aquinas's denial that the incarnate Jesus could have faith in God - in order to establish the theological innocence (and indeed soteriological necessity) of the notion that the man Jesus believed in and trusted God the Father. Allen has produced a first-rate work that integrates exegesis, theology, ontology, and ethics in order better to understand the logic of the gospel story and the role Christ's faith plays within its covenantal plot.

Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Research Professor of Systematic Theology

There is some real meaty theological work being done here.

Allen's work is thorough, confident and compelling. His treatment of the theological necessity of the faith of Christ gives a helpful place from which to approach the exegetical debates surrounding the interpretation of pistus Christou. Further, this work is a model of the generative discourse that can, and should, occur between biblical scholars and systematic theologians.

Aaron Kuecker, Provost

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