Monotheism and the Letters Attributed to Paul
In examining the view(s) of God held by the early Christians, it is to the letters of Paul that we turn first, since they provide our earliest written sources. Although it might seem more natural to begin with the historical figure of Jesus himself, it is only through writings from this time period...
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Published in | The Only True God p. 38 |
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Format | Book Chapter |
Language | English |
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United States
University of Illinois Press
28.05.2009
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Summary: | In examining the view(s) of God held by the early Christians, it is to the letters of Paul that we turn first, since they provide our earliest written sources. Although it might seem more natural to begin with the historical figure of Jesus himself, it is only through writings from this time period that we can gain access to him. All the early Christian texts at our disposal in the New Testament reflect not only historical realities from the time of Jesus but also beliefs held by Christians in the time these works were written. A study of the view |
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ISBN: | 9780252034183 025203418X |