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How Jesus Became God : the Exaltation of a Jewish Preacher from Galilee

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Book Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author and Bible expert Bart Ehrman reveals how Jesus's divinity became dogma in the first few centuries of the early church. The claim at the heart of the Christian faith is that Jesus of Nazareth was, and is, God. But this is not what the original disciples believed during Jesus's lifetime—and it is not what Jesus claimed about himself. How Jesus Became God tells the story of an idea that shaped Christianity, and of the evolution of a belief that looked very different in the fourth century than it did in the first. A master explainer of Christian history, texts, and traditions, Ehrman reveals 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. But how did he move from being a Jewish prophet to being God? In a book that took eight years to research and write, 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. 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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Discover the fascinating story of how Jesus went from being a humble Jewish preacher to the divine figure worshipped by millions today. In the enlightening book, "How Jesus Became God: the Exaltation of a Jewish Preacher from Galilee," New York Times bestselling author Bart Ehrman takes you on a captivating journey through the early centuries of the Christian faith.

Ehrman, a renowned Bible expert, delves into the evolution of the belief in Jesus's divinity, shedding light on how this idea became a central tenet of Christianity. Despite what the original disciples believed and what Jesus himself claimed, the concept of his divinity took time to develop. Discover the intriguing history behind this transformation.

Unraveling ancient texts and traditions, Ehrman unveils the path Jesus took, from being an apocalyptic prophet from a rural Galilean town to ascending to divine status after his resurrection. It wasn't until Jesus's followers experienced visions of him, alive again after his death, that they started to view him as more than just a prophet. Their perception of him as God Almighty, the Creator of all things, was vastly different from today's understanding. Gain profound insights into this significant shift.

Designed for both secular historians of religion and believers seeking a deeper understanding, "How Jesus Became God" offers a thought-provoking exploration of the historical developments leading to the core affirmation of Christianity. Prepare to be captivated by the compelling story of a Jewish preacher who ultimately became God.

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