Luke's Christology of divine identity
Book Description
In this scholarly exploration of Christian theology, Nina Henrichs Tarasenkova presents a fresh perspective on how the Gospel of Luke portrays the divine nature of Jesus Christ. Rather than following conventional academic interpretations, she challenges established scholarly traditions by examining Luke's narrative through the lens of ancient identity construction.
Drawing upon contemporary narrative studies and historical analysis, Tarasenkova develops a unique approach to understanding the characters of both God and Jesus within Luke's Gospel and the Book of Acts. She incorporates Richard Bauckham's framework of divine identity while grounding her analysis in Greco-Roman concepts of personal identity, creating a bridge between ancient cultural understanding and theological interpretation.
Through careful examination of key biblical passages, the author demonstrates how Luke maintains traditional Jewish monotheism while simultaneously presenting Jesus as sharing in the divine identity of YHWH, the God of Israel. Her close reading reveals how Luke's narrative subtly but definitively establishes Jesus' participation in the singular divine identity rather than presenting him as a separate divine being.
This work offers readers interested in deepening their understanding of Christian origins and biblical interpretation a rigorous yet accessible analysis of one of Christianity's central theological questions. Tarasenkova's methodology provides valuable insights into how ancient texts can be understood within their original cultural and religious contexts, making this study particularly relevant for those seeking to comprehend the foundations of Christian belief about Jesus' divine nature.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages)
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Divinity of Christ
- ✓ Explore Jesus christ, person and offices
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ✓ Explore Bible
- ✓ Explore Divinity
- ✓ Explore Person and offices
- ✓ Explore Jesus christ, divinity
