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- What does it mean for Jesus to be deified in early Christian literature?
- Author(s): M David Litwa
- 208 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Biblical Studies
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About the Book
What does it mean for Jesus to be deified in early Christian literature? Early Christians did not simply assert Jesus divinity; in their literature, they depicted Jesus with the specific and widely recognized traits of Mediterranean deities.Relying on the methods of the history of religions and ranging judiciously across Hellenistic literature, M. David Litwa shows that at each stage in their depiction of Jesus life and ministry, early Christian writings from the beginning relied on categories drawn not from Judaism alone, but on a wide, pan-Mediterranean understanding of deity.
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What does it mean for Jesus to be deified in early Christian literature? Early Christians did not simply assert Jesus divinity; in their literature, they depicted Jesus with the specific and widely recognized traits of Mediterranean deities.
Relying on the methods of the history of religions and ranging judiciously across Hellenistic literature, M. David Litwa shows that at each stage in their depiction of Jesus life and ministry, early Christian writings from the beginning relied on categories drawn not from Judaism alone, but on a wide, pan-Mediterranean understanding of deity.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Biblical Studies
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Number of Pages: 208
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Theme: New Testament, Jesus, the Gospels & Acts
Format: Paperback
Author: M David Litwa
Language: English
Street Date: March 1, 2014
TCIN: 91093517
UPC: 9781451473032
Item Number (DPCI): 247-29-6307
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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