‘The Deity of Christ’ Edited by Christopher W. Morgan and Robert A. Peterson

This volume, as the title clearly indicates, is a collection of essays on the deity of Jesus Christ.  The book begins with a brief introduction the editors, Christopher Morgan and Robert Peterson, in which they discuss the vital importance of this topic and the need for fresh discussion.  Morgan and Peterson cite with approval Peter … Continue reading ‘The Deity of Christ’ Edited by Christopher W. Morgan and Robert A. Peterson

Book Review: 'Jesus and the God of Israel' by Richard Bauckham

Summary Jesus and the God of Israel is a collection of essays by Richard Bauckham that focuses primarily on the exposition and defense of the deity of Christ.  Bauckham’s approach to this doctrine, however, differs from other recent theological treatments by considering the issue of Christ’s deity under the rubric of identity rather than ontology.  In other words, Bauckham … Continue reading Book Review: 'Jesus and the God of Israel' by Richard Bauckham