ISBN The Divine Christ (Paul, the Lord Jesus, and the Scriptures of Israel) book English Paperback 224 pages

For the past century, scholars have debated when and how a divine Christology emerged. This book considers the earliest evidence we have, the letters of Paul. David Capes, a veteran teacher and highly regarded scholar, examines Paul's letters to show how the apostle constructed his unique portrait of Jesus as divine through a rereading of Israel's Scriptures. This volume is ideal for courses on Paul, Christology, biblical theology, and intertextuality.About the SeriesThe Acadia Studies in Bible and Theology series, sponsored by Acadia Divinity College, offers critical assessments of the major issues that the church faces in the twenty-first century. Authored by leading authorities in the field, these studies provide readers with requisite orientation and fresh understanding to enable them to take part meaningfully in discussion and debate.Contents1.'Lord' and 'Lord' in the Bible2. Kyrios/Lord as a Christological Title3. Jesus as Kyrios in Paul's Letters4. YHWH Texts with God as Referent5. YHWH Texts with Jesus as Referent6. Pauline Exegesis and a High ChristologyConclusionIndexes