This volume makes a valuable contribution to the debate about the
origins and development of Christianity. Larry Hurtado argues that
understanding the nature of Christianity in the first century
requires taking full account of the first Christians' devotional
practices because worship was the context in which christological
titles and other expressions of faith were given their specific
meaning-a fact that has largely been ignored. Hurtado focuses on
two distinguishing characteristics of earliest Christian worship:
its exclusivity (rejecting the worship of other deities) and its
"binitarian" shape (the veneration of Christ alongside God the
Father). Setting early Christianity within the religious
environment of the Roman era, Hurtado describes the features of
Christianity that attracted followers and led them to renounce
other religions. He then turns his attention to a more detailed
discussion of the place of Christ in the monotheistic worship of
the earliest Christians, showing that Christ figured in their
public and corporate devotional life at a surprisingly early stage.
The book concludes with some reflections for Christian worship
today based on the historical features of early Christian
devotional practices. Clear, illuminating, and relevant to the
modern church, this volume will be of interest to scholars,
pastors, students, and general readers seeking insight into the
origins of Christian faith and practice.
General
Imprint: |
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2000 |
First published: |
September 2000 |
Authors: |
Larry W Hurtado
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
138 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8028-4749-2 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-8028-4749-8 |
Barcode: |
9780802847492 |
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