Gods Equal Library of New Testament Studies
Book Description
In this scholarly exploration, Carey Rosalind presents a compelling investigation into one of Christianity's most profound questions: did Jesus truly claim divine equality with God? Through careful analysis of gospel texts, this work examines the historical foundations of Jesus' most extraordinary assertions about his own identity and authority.
The book methodically explores Jesus' revolutionary claims across multiple dimensions of his ministry. Readers will discover how Jesus positioned himself as the inaugurator of God's kingdom, wielded miraculous power with divine authority, and offered forgiveness of sins in ways that challenged conventional religious understanding. The analysis extends to Jesus' expectation of serving as ultimate judge over humanity and his bold assertions that his teachings carried the same weight as ancient Mosaic law.
What makes this examination particularly compelling is its focus on Jesus' appropriation of metaphors and roles that Jewish scripture reserved exclusively for YHWH. The author traces these claims back to the historical Jesus himself, arguing that his self-presentation transcended anything attributed to human or even angelic figures in Second Temple Judaism.
Through comprehensive examination of primary sources, this work demonstrates how the early church's understanding of Jesus as God's Son emerged directly from these foundational claims. For readers seeking deeper understanding of Christian origins and the development of early Christological thought, this scholarly yet accessible analysis offers valuable insights into the historical roots of divine claims that continue to shape spiritual understanding today.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)
📄 Length: 270 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Jesus christ, historicity
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ✓ Explore Historicity
- ✓ Explore Historicity of Jesus Christ
- ✓ Explore Sohn Gottes
- ✓ Explore Knowledge of his own divinity
- ✓ Explore Reich Gottes
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
