Early Jewish and Christian monotheism / edited by Loren T. Stuckenbruck and Wendy E.S. North.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Stuckenbruck, Loren T.

North, Wendy E. S. (Wendy E. Sproston)

Series:

Early Christianity in context.

Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 263.

Early Christianity in context

Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 263

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Monotheism--History of doctrines.

Monotheism.

Bible. New Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible. New Testament.

God (Judaism)--History of doctrines.

God (Judaism).

Physical Description:

viii, 264 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : T&T Clark International, [2004]

Summary:

Early Christology must focus on not simply 'historical' but also theological ideas found in contemporary Jewish thought and practice. In this book, a range of distinguished contributors considers the context and formation of early Jewish and Christian devotion to God alone - the emergence of 'monotheism'. The idea of monotheism is critically examined from various perspectives, including the history of ideas, Graeco-Roman religions, early Jewish mediator figures, scripture exegesis, and the history of its use as a theological category.

Contents:

Part I Monotheism and the Religious World of the New Testament

Jewish and Christian Monotheism in the Herodian Age / William Horbury 16

'Angels' and 'God': Exploring the Limits of Early Jewish Monotheism / Loren T. Stuckenbruck 45

Alexander the Great's Worship of the High Priest / Crispin H.T. Fletcher-Louis 71

Part II Monotheism and the New Testament

Was Jesus a Monotheist? A Contribution to the Discussion of Christian Monotheism / James D.G. Dunn 104

YHWH Texts and Monotheism in Paul's Christology / David B. Capes 120

'The Lord is One': Reflections on the Theme of Unity in John's Gospel from a Jewish Perspective / C.T.R. Hayward 138

Monotheism and the Gospel of John: Jesus, Moses, and the Law / Wendy E.S. North 155

Monotheism and Christology in Hebrews 1 / Richard Bauckham 167

Jesus and Worship, God and Sacrifice / J. Lionel North 186

Part III Asking Questions

The Origin of 'Monotheism' / Nathan MacDonald 204

How Appropriate is 'Monotheism' as a Category for Biblical Interpretation? / R.W.L. Moberly 216

Early Jewish and Christian Monotheism: A Select Bibliography / James F. McGrath, Jerry Truex 235.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [235]-242) and indexes.

ISBN:

0567083632

0567082938

OCLC:

56592405