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Best books by John Behr

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Get ready to dive into the profound and often challenging world of John Behr! Renowned for his rigorous scholarship and penetrating theological insights, Behr's writings offer a unique lens through which to understand early Christianity, patristic thought, and the very nature of salvation. From meticulous explorations of biblical texts to sweeping analyses of theological development, his work consistently provokes, enlightens, and invites deeper engagement with the foundations of our faith. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious newcomer, this list aims to illuminate his most impactful contributions and guide you through his remarkable intellectual journey. Now, it's your turn to engage with Behr's impressive bibliography! Below, you'll find a curated selection of his most significant books. We invite you to become a participant in this discussion by sharing your own informed opinion. Simply drag and drop each title into the tier that you believe best reflects its merit and importance. Which works have resonated most deeply with you? Which are essential reading for anyone seeking to grasp Behr's thought? Let your rankings speak and contribute to a community-driven exploration of this influential theologian's legacy.

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    The Mystery of Christ: Life in Death
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    The Way to Nicaea (Formation Of Christian Theology, Vol. 1)
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    Becoming Human: Meditations on Christian Anthropology in Word and Image
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    The Nicene Faith (Formation of Christian Theology, Vol. 2)
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    John the Theologian and His Paschal Gospel: A Prologue to Theology
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    Irenaeus of Lyons: Identifying Christianity
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    The Cross Stands While the World Turns: Homilies for the Cycles of the Year
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    Origen: On First Principles
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    Gregory of Nyssa: On the Human Image of God
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    The Case Against Diodore and Theodore
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    Asceticism and Anthropology in Irenaeus and Clement
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    The Role of Death in Life
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    In Accordance with the Scriptures: The Shape of Christian Theology
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    On the Incarnation (Saint Athanasius)
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    On the Apostolic Preaching (Irenaeus of Lyons)
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    On the Cosmic Mystery of Jesus Christ (Maximus the Confessor)
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    On the Holy Spirit (Basil the Great)
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    On God and Christ: The Five Theological Orations and Two Letters to Cledonius (Gregory of Nazianzus)
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    On Social Justice (Basil the Great)
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    On the Human Condition (Basil the Great)
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    Two Hundred Chapters on Theology (Maximus the Confessor)
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    On the Apostolic Tradition (Hippolytus of Rome)
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    Works on the Spirit (Athanasius of Alexandria and Didymus the Blind)
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    Pentecostal Orthodoxy: Toward an Ecumenism of the Spirit
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    Give Me a Word
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    Church in the Making
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    Orthodox and Greek Catholics in Transylvania (1867–1916)
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    Selected Essays, Volume I: Studies in Patristics
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    Selected Essays, Volume II: Studies in Theology

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