God crucified
Book Description
In this profound theological exploration, Richard Bauckham tackles one of Christianity's most fundamental questions: how did the earliest followers of Jesus come to worship him as divine while maintaining their commitment to Jewish monotheism?
Drawing from careful biblical scholarship, Bauckham challenges conventional assumptions about first-century Jewish beliefs about God's uniqueness. Rather than viewing early Christian devotion to Jesus as a departure from monotheism, he demonstrates how the first believers naturally incorporated Jesus into their understanding of Israel's one God.
This concise yet substantial work emerged from the distinguished 1996 Didsbury Lectures, offering fresh insights into New Testament Christology that bridge Jewish and Christian perspectives. Bauckham's approach illuminates how ancient communities of faith navigated the tension between honoring Jesus and preserving monotheistic worship.
For readers seeking deeper understanding of Christianity's theological foundations, this book provides scholarly rigor without sacrificing accessibility. The author's careful examination of biblical texts and historical context reveals how early Christians resolved what might seem like an impossible theological puzzle.
Whether you approach this work from a Christian, Jewish, or academic perspective, Bauckham's analysis offers valuable insights into the development of religious thought and the complex relationship between tradition and revelation. This compact volume addresses questions that continue to shape interfaith dialogue and theological reflection today.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~2 hours)
📄 Length: 79 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
- ✓ Explore Divinity
- ✓ Understand the nature of love
- ✓ Explore God (Christianity)
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore History of doctrines
- ✓ Explore Judaism
- ✓ Explore Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc.
