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Deo titles byDavid K. Bernard
David K. Bernard Deification of Jesus in Early Christian Doctrine
There is now a substantial scholarly consensus for the emergence of a
high or divine Christology very early and from a Jewish context, but the
questions of “how” and “why” need further study. Within the framework of
traditional Jewish monotheism, Paul and other early Christians used the
language of deity to describe Jesus. To investigate their view of Jesus,
the author examines Paul’s discourse in 2 Cor 3:16–4:6, employing
insights from rhetorical criticism and Oneness Pentecostal Christology.
He explains how early Christians proclaimed the deity of Jesus within
their monotheistic Jewish context. He then identifies socio-rhetorical
reasons for and practical consequences of the monotheistic deification
of Jesus.
“The
status quaestionis established by the likes of Bauckham, Hurtado,
and Dunn among others may be taken for granted by those working in the
field of biblical studies but their reception by Oneness scholars is
sure to demand rethinking of the paradigmatic Nicene tradition and its
interpretive assumptions that will have reverberations not only for the
next generation of theologians but also for anyone interested in the
christologies of the earliest followers of Jesus the Messiah. Kudos to
David Bernard for his encyclopedic research, cogent analyses, and
painstaking and measured argumentation that marks the emerging
maturation of the Oneness Pentecostal academy.”
~ Amos Yong, Professor of Theology & Mission, Fuller Theological
Seminary
David K. Bernard,
D.Th. 2015, University of South Africa, is president and professor of
biblical theology at Urshan Graduate School of Theology. He is the
author of over 30 books on Pentecostal theology, history, and life. He
and his wife, Connie, founded New Life Church of Austin, Texas, out of
which 16 additional churches were started under their leadership.
Journal of Pentecostal Theology Supplement Series ISBN 9781905679362 (JPTS, 45) 274pp Pbk. UK £27.95/ Europe £28.95/ ROW £30.95
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