This book offers a philosophical investigation into the systematic coherence of the Christology developed by the first seven Ecumenical Councils (from the First Council of Nicaea in ad 325 to the Second Council of Nicaea in ad 787). Pawl defends Conciliar Christology from all known charges of incoherence, but in so doing he also piercingly explores the conceptual contours and nuances of the Christology proffered by the Councils. Due to the skill with which these ends are achieved, Pawl's book will be required reading for graduate courses in Christology. In fact, I would argue that any future forays into the academic study of Christologyby theologians or philosopherssimply must take this book into consideration.