Christ as Creator: Origins of a New Testament Doctrine

This book examines the New Testament teaching that Christ was the one through whom God made the world. While scholars usually interpret this doctrine as arising from the equation of Jesus and the Wisdom of God, Sean McDonough argues that it had its roots in the church's memories of Jesus' miracles. These memories, coupled with the experience of spiritual renewal in the early church, established Jesus as the definitive agent of God's new creation in the New Testament writings and the teachings of the Early Church. Read More

This book examines the New Testament teaching that Christ was the one through whom God made the world. While scholars usually interpret this doctrine as arising from the equation of Jesus and the Wisdom of God, Sean McDonough argues that it had its roots in the church's memories of Jesus' miracles. These memories, coupled with the experience of spiritual renewal in the early church, established Jesus as the definitive agent of God's new creation in the New Testament writings and the teachings of the Early Church. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $92.30 (Expires May 28, 2025) 365 Day Rental: $106.50 (Expires Nov 29, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $141.99 Title: Christ as Creator by Sean M. McDonough Publisher: Oxford University Press Academic UK Print ISBN: 9780199576470, 0199576475 eText ISBN: 9780191610349 Edition: 2010 Format: EPUB eBook	$92.30 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ