Jesus Among The Gods by Michael Bird
Early Christology in the Greco-Roman World
A study of how the earliest Christians articulated the divinity of Jesus within a world crowded with gods, emperors, and divine men, comparing his status and worship to those of Greco-Roman deities and heroes. Drawing on New Testament and early Christian texts alongside Jewish monotheistic frameworks, it shows how believers used the cultural vocabulary of the time while distinguishing his identity as sharing in the unique sovereignty of Israel’s God. The result is a nuanced account of early devotion, titles, and practices that clarifies both continuity and contrast with surrounding religious landscapes.
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- 2022
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