faith of Jesus Christ in early Christian traditions, The
Book Description
What if the foundation of Christian faith rests not only on believing in Jesus, but also on understanding Jesus as a person of profound faith himself? This scholarly exploration challenges conventional perspectives by examining whether early Christians viewed Jesus as someone who actively exercised faith in God.
Drawing from Jewish traditions and Greco-Roman literature, Ian G. Wallis constructs a comprehensive framework for understanding faith before diving into detailed analysis of New Testament passages. The investigation spans the Synoptic Gospels, Pauline writings, Hebrews, and Revelation, uncovering how different biblical authors portrayed Jesus' relationship with divine trust and belief.
The study reveals two distinct approaches that emerged in early Christianity. The first focuses on Jesus as an exemplar for disciples, showing how his faith provides a model for spiritual living. The second explores deeper theological questions about how Christ's faith connects to humanity's salvation.
Wallis traces these themes through four centuries of Christian literature, demonstrating how early church communities grappled with questions that remain relevant today. The journey culminates with the Arian controversy, a pivotal moment when emerging orthodox Christianity began to view references to Jesus' faith as problematic for doctrinal reasons.
For readers seeking to deepen their understanding of Christian spirituality and its historical development, this work offers fresh insights into the nature of faith itself and how our ancestors in faith understood the spiritual life of Jesus.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)
📄 Length: 281 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Critique, interprétation
- ✓ Explore Christianisme
- ✓ Explore Spiritual life
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Doctrinal Theology
- ✓ Explore Vie spirituelle
- ✓ Explore History of doctrines
- ✓ Explore Enseignement biblique
