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A comprehensive examination of the traditions surrounding the names of Jesus, this work delves into the early Church's Christological titles. Hahn meticulously distinguishes between various concepts of Christ present in primitive Christianity, offering insights into how different communities shaped their understanding of Jesus through specific titles. His influential analysis has served as a foundation for subsequent scholars, highlighting the unique characteristics of these titles and their significance in the development of Christology.
ihre Geschichte im frühen Christentum
„Im Hinblick auf den Grad an kritischer Differenziertheit und seinen Versuch der theologischen Synthese ist Hahns Werk in der Tat die bedeutendste Theologie seit Bultmanns.“ C. Kavin Rowe in Journal of Biblical Literature 125 (2006), pgs. 393–410