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In this first volume of a projected four-volume series on Jewish-Christian monotheism and Christology, Fletcher-Louis (who founded Westminster Theological Centre and is now director of Whymanity Research and Training) proposes a model of "exclusive inclusive monotheism," according to which God can share the divine identity or nature with others, particularly with the people of God. In this model, God's original intention was the deification of humans via their sharing in God's identity or nature. Accordingly, Jewish writers can maintain their monotheism when they use language of the divine for angels and human beings. Fletcher-Louis makes room for his model in critical interaction with the influential Christological work of Richard Bauckham and Larry Hurtado, who are alleged to have minimized the incarnational theme of New Testament Christology. The book is well organized and evidences (in abundant bibliographic references) careful historical research and extensive attention to contemporary historical work on monotheism and Christology in Jewish-Christian thought. A valuable resource for those interested in monotheism and the historical origins of Christianity. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals. --Paul K. Moser, Loyola University Chicago
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