Based on the author's thesis--University of Notre Dame
Includes bibliographical references (p. [205]-212) and index
pt. 1. Why the Son? : the foundations and development of literal christological theophany exegesis. The polemical-doctrinal strand : identity and mediation -- The spiritual strand : vision and transformation -- Theophany interpretation and pro-Nicene theology -- pt. 2. From Christ to triune God : Augustine's critique of patristic theophany narrative exegesis. Visions, signs, and Christ in Augustine's early theophany narrative interpretation -- Augustine's exegetical shift in De Trinitate -- The implications of Augustine's theophany narrative exegesis