Author : J. Glenn Friesen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780994775139
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (751 download)
Book Synopsis Christian Nondualism in Jewish Historical Context by : J. Glenn Friesen
Download or read book Christian Nondualism in Jewish Historical Context written by J. Glenn Friesen and published by . This book was released on with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people are interested in exploring nondualistic interpretations of the experience of Jesus. But all too often, nondualism is understood in only a vague way, without specifying the dualisms that are sought to be overcome. There is often an emphasis on an experience of oneness with God. But how does such an experience relate to the historical Jesus? How does it relate to his understanding of himself as the Messiah/Son of Man/Son of God? What do these terms and ideas mean in the Jewish context of his time, and what can we say about their origin, and how these ideas relate to other cultures and religions? In this highly personal study, Dr. Friesen examines current scholarly research related to these issues, including archaeological evidence, textual criticism, philosophy, theology, and recent research on the Dead Sea Scrolls and other inter-testamental literature (e.g.1 Enoch). Dr. Friesen relates these findings to our search for spirituality today.