“When Jesus became God” by Richard Rubenstein (book review)
An informative read (although more than slightly biased) is When Jesus became God by Richard E. Rubenstein. I disagreed with his primary premise and conclusion on who Yeshua was/is, but it provided an invaluable historical background on the Arian Controversy and gave me massive distaste for religious-creed type infighting so typical in the formative days of the Catholic "belief-based" religion (which is being replayed to a lesser degree in the modern Messianic/Hebraic-roots movements).
For example, I probably agree more with Athanasius on the question of Yeshua's relationship to the Father, but very much oppose the violent rhetoric of Athanasius towards Arius. The whole period was one sick display of religious cannibalism.
Unfortunately, both sides of this controversy have a tendency toward hostility and separation. The Yeshua-is-Yah crowd is accused of Idolatry... while the Yeshua-is-less-than-Yah crowd is accused of being condemned to hell... because of John 8:24 allusions.
In spite of all the current turmoil, the thing which helps me to maintain shalom within myself and within relationships with others (of differing views)... is knowing that eventually we will fully understand ALL aspects of Who Yeshua was/is... and whether or not He was more or less than what we thought we understood, will very likely NOT be THE doorway or THE key to the Kingdom.
Shalom mishpachah (family),
Hanok
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