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How Jesus Became God
- The Exaltation of a Jewish Preacher from Galilee
- Narrated by: Walter Dixon
- Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
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Summary
In an audiobook that took eight years to research and write, leading Bible scholar Bart D. Ehrman explores how an apocalyptic prophet from the backwaters of rural Galilee crucified for crimes against the state came to be thought of as equal with the one God Almighty Creator of all things.
Ehrman sketches Jesus's transformation from a human prophet to the Son of God exalted to divine status at his resurrection. Only when some of Jesus's followers had visions of him after his death - alive again - did anyone come to think that he, the prophet from Galilee, had become God. And what they meant by that was not at all what people mean today.
As a historian - not a believer - Ehrman answers the questions: How did this transformation of Jesus occur? How did he move from being a Jewish prophet to being God? The dramatic shifts throughout history reveal not only why Jesus's followers began to claim he was God, but also how they came to understand this claim in so many different ways.
Written for secular historians of religion and believers alike, How Jesus Became God will engage anyone interested in the historical developments that led to the affirmation at the heart of Christianity: Jesus was, and is, God.
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- Chippy
- 08-05-22
Really interesting to start with..
I listened to a few hours of the authors lectures before going for this and while the narrotor is clear and fine to listen to it isn't the same if the author had read it?
Really interesting book but quite nice easy to listen along to until the last maybe 2 chapters then the different beliefs and church's which was at points like a shopping list.
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-09-20
Highly recommend!
I learnt more about Christianity than during 12 years of RE at school. it's very well researched and put together, also ready enjoyed the narration.
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- JOH-əl
- 15-03-22
Reasonably good
The book itself is pretty good. I learnt some things like what the Q source is and the start of anti-Jewishness within the early Church. I also thought the theory about what happened to Jesus body was an interesting one. My issue is the chapters are messed up. Basically none of the chapters are correct. Overall this doesn't ruin my experience of listening to the book but it's a bit silly they couldn't get the chapters correct.
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- i-king
- 03-09-24
Revelation
As an atheist, not a theologian or believer, I found the discussion on the concept of the Trinity to be both intriguing and thought-provoking, particularly in how it reveals a certain ‘schizophrenia’ in its theological interpretation. The book offers a deep and well-argued detour into the history of this phenomenon, which I thoroughly enjoyed. It navigates complex theological terrain with insight, shedding light on the evolution and contradictions inherent in the doctrine.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-12-22
Cool!
If your'e into Data from Star Trek briefing you on his research on the veracity of the accounts of Jesus looked at from a detached and knowledgeable perspective then go for it sister!
Seriously though the reading is very articulate and pleasant but perhaps abit too quick and monotone. He's got that mix of earnest curiousity and articulate, factual delivery that makes Data a charming character but its much less emotionally involved than the previous Bart Ehrman book I read. Jesus Interrupted. Read by Jason Culp. But the writing is great. It convinced me that Jesus was probably thrown under the bus kind of for the same reason Baruch Spinoza was excommunicated. Because he was attracting heat from the roman occupying force.(Dutch Christian majority for Baruch) there's no proof Pontius Pilate was an understanding or mercyful official. But a brutal imperialist. But christians would have a good incentive for exonerating him to placate possible roman converts.
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- Gareth
- 13-11-22
Super Interesting Study of Literature & History
Really enjoyed this, interesting and easy to follow, and the inclusion author's personal journey of education and faith made it even more interesting.
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