A detailed study of one theological concept (divine mediation) that was central to the Christological controversy of the early fourth century. By analysing the views of three participants at the Council of Nicaea (325), Jon M. Robertson demonstrates the variety of perspectives in a way that questions popular approaches to the period that see the controversy as having only two sides. His analysis constitutes a new approach to the early Arian controversy, as well as showing the theological backdrop of Athanasius' insight on Christ as mediator. It further demonstrates the contemporary relevance of the issue by giving an Athanasian critique of the modern Christology of Roger Haight.

A new analysis of the theological concept of divine mediation, which was central to the Arian controversy of the early fourth century. Jon M. Robertson illustrates the variety of perspectives within the debate, as well as showing the theological backdrop of Athanasius' insight on Christ as mediator.

This is an important book for the study of fourth century theology, and will no doubt also prove to be of wider interest: historical and systematic theologians alike will find that this excellent monograph generously repays serious reading.