Jesus and the God of Israel
Book Description
Richard Bauckham presents a profound exploration of one of Christianity's most fundamental questions: how did the earliest followers of Jesus reconcile their worship of him with their deep commitment to Jewish monotheism? This expanded edition builds upon the author's influential earlier work to examine how first-century Christians understood Jesus as participating in the very identity of Israel's one God.
Rather than viewing early Christian devotion to Jesus as a departure from Jewish monotheistic belief, Bauckham argues that these communities saw their worship as entirely consistent with their ancestral faith. Through careful analysis of New Testament texts and early Christian practices, he demonstrates how believers developed a framework that honored both their Jewish heritage and their experience of the divine through Jesus.
The book combines rigorous scholarship with accessible insights, offering readers a fresh perspective on the development of early Christian thought. Bauckham traces how communities navigated complex theological territory, showing their creative approaches to understanding divine identity and worship. His work illuminates the sophisticated theological reasoning that emerged from lived spiritual experience.
This collection includes both revised material from the author's acclaimed earlier study and previously unpublished essays that further develop these themes. For those seeking to understand the historical foundations of Christian belief and the intersection of different religious traditions, this work provides valuable insights into how spiritual communities have grappled with questions of divine nature and worship throughout history.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)
📄 Length: 285 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
- ✓ Explore Divinity
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Christologie
- ✓ Strengthen your faith journey
- ✓ Explore Jesus christ
- ✓ Explore History of doctrines
- ✓ Explore Judaism
