ncludes bibliographical references (pages 257-280) and index.

Introduction: Defining heresy, revising orthodoxy -- Marcion: supersessionism -- Ebion: adoptionism -- Gnostics : docetism -- Sabellius: modalism -- Arius: subordinationism -- Apollinaris: subhumanism -- Nestorius:dyoprosopitism -- Eutyches: monophysitism -- Iconoclasts: antirepresentationalism -- Muslims: reductionism -- Conclusion: Heresy according to the gospel.

Since what Christian doctrine denies can be as important
as what it affirms, it is important to understand
teachings about Jesus that the early church rejected.
Historians now acknowledge that proponents of alternative
teachings were not so much malicious malcontents as they
were misguided or even misunderstood. Here a recognized
expert in early Christian theology teaches orthodox
Christology by explaining the false starts (heresies),
making the history of theology relevant for today's
church. This engaging introduction to the christological
heresies is suitable for beginning students. In addition,
pastors and laypeople will find it useful for apologetic
purposes.