The Divine Christology of the Apostle Paul: Retrospect and Prospect

by Christopher R. Bruno; John J. R. Lee; Thomas Schreiner

Publisher:

IVP Academic

, 2024

Overview

The last fifty years of Pauline scholarship have provided numerous insights to both the academy and the church. Some of those most important discussions have related to the question of Paul’s view of Christ with respect to his divinity. While the landscape is rich with scholarly findings, it can be overwhelming to navigate the complex lines of argumentation and the interactions between various key scholars.

In The Divine Christology of the Apostle Paul, biblical scholars Chris Bruno, John Lee, and Thomas Schreiner explore the more detailed and often perplexing conversations concerning the divinity of Christ, bringing helpful guidance and clarity to scholars’ various articulations, including those of:

Richard Bauckham

Larry Hurtado

Christopher Tilling

N. T. Wright

and others

After offering a cohesive and constructive understanding of such landmark studies, they then provide their own insights through the exegetical study of key New Testament passages related to Paul’s Christology.

Filled with helpful charts, appendixes, and study aids, The Divine Christology of the Apostle Paul is an essential guide for any student, pastor, or scholar looking for an insightful distillation of this key dimension of Pauline studies.

Key Features

• Brings helpful guidance and clarity to scholars’ various articulations
• Provides insights through the exegetical study of key New Testament passages related to Paul’s Christology
• Explores the more detailed and often perplexing conversations concerning the divinity of Christ

Contents

• Preface
• 1. Introduction

Part I

• 2. The Divine Identity Paradigm: Richard Bauckham
• 3. The Corporate Worship Paradigm: Larry Hurtado
• 4. The Christ Relation Paradigm: Chris Tilling
• 5. The YHWH’s Return Paradigm: N. T. Wright
• 6. Evaluation

Part II

• 7. Jesus, the One Lord of Israel
• 8. Jesus, the Incarnate God Who Humbled Himself as Man
• 9. Jesus, the Ruler and Sovereign of Creation and New Creation
• 10. Jesus, the Subordinate One?
• 11. Conclusion


• Afterword by Thomas R. Schreiner
• Appendix I: Other Notable Voices
• Appendix II: For Review
• Appendix III: Some Tips on Second Temple Jewish Writings

Praise for the Print Edition

Chris Bruno, John J. R. Lee, and Thomas R. Schreiner offer an insightful overview of recent scholarship on the apostle Paul’s Christology while also engaging in their own detailed examination of the key texts in Paul’s letters to show that Paul does indeed have a divine Christology. In particular, they demonstrate with clarity and attention to detail that Paul’s Jesus shares in the lordship of Israel’s God; he is the pre-existent agent of creation who is worthy of worship because of his incarnate life and atoning death. A useful book to begin the study of Paul’s Christology.

—Michael F. Bird, deputy principal of Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, and author of A Bird’s Eye View of Luke and Acts

Product Details

• Title: The Divine Christology of the Apostle Paul: Retrospect and Prospect
• Authors: Christopher R. Bruno, John J. R. Lee, Thomas Schreiner
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Print Publication Date: 2024
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 241
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Jesus Christ › Divinity--Biblical teaching; Jesus Christ › History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600; Bible. N.T. Epistles of Paul › Theology
• ISBNs: 9781514001141, 9781514001158, 1514001144, 1514001152
• Resource ID: LLS:DVNCHRSTLPRSPCT
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-07-01T18:12:12Z