Christianity Quote by Bart D. Ehrman
““The earliest Christians held that God had exalted Jesus to a divine status at his resurrection. (This shows, among other things, that this is not simply a “skeptical” view or a “secular” view of early Christology; it is one held by believing scholars as well.)””
About This Quote
Source Book: The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings, 2016
Early Christians believed Jesus was divinely exalted after resurrection, a view shared by both believers and skeptics.
In simple terms: Early Christians saw Jesus as divine post‑resurrection.
Key Takeaway
Recognize historical diversity of early Christian belief.
Themes
theology
history
Christology
faith
Mood
thoughtful
scholarly
Type
historical
theological
When to use this quote
- academic study
- interfaith dialogue
- religious education
Key Concepts
divine exaltation
scholarly consensus
early church
Questions to Reflect On
- What does divine exaltation mean today?
- How does this shape contemporary faith?
A Different Perspective
Modern interpretations may differ from ancient perspectives.
