Tag: Monotheism

One God: Pagan Monotheism in the Roman Empire

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One God: Pagan Monotheism in the Roman Empire
Book Reviews, Greco-Roman Background

Christianity emerged out of Judaism and borrow many of its concept of God. You can find this post regarding a book that investigates monotheism in Judaism and Christianity. But how did the Christian concept of God relate to pagan thought? One God: Pagan Monotheism in the Roman Empire is a book that looks at a … Read More “One God: Pagan Monotheism in the Roman Empire” »

Early Jewish and Christian Monotheism

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Early Jewish and Christian Monotheism
Book Reviews, Judaism

Christianity began as a Jewish sect. Judaism has a strong doctrine of monotheism. Christianity worships Jesus as divine. How did this come to be? Early Jewish and Christian Monotheism, edited by Loren Stuckenbruck and Wendy North, examines many of the issues surrounding this question. It is not a unified thesis giving one explanation of what … Read More “Early Jewish and Christian Monotheism” »