AGAPE AND EROS Author:ANDERS NYGREN "Since its appearance Bishop Nygren's book has been hailed as a major work of scholarship. It contains a theological assessment of the nature of Christian Love and an historical interpretation of its place in Christian thought. The work is ably planned and beautifully executed. Its main theme is clearly presented and the reader is plentifully su... more »pplied with halting places along his way in the shape of frequent summaries of the stage which the argument has reached. The bbok is lengthy, but interest never flags, comprehensive but far from dull. It presents a fascinating blend of history, and ethics and dogmatic theology.« less