What's the Precedent for Thinking Jesus Became God?

July 19, 2026 00:05:48
What's the Precedent for Thinking Jesus Became God?
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What's the Precedent for Thinking Jesus Became God?

Jul 19 2026 | 00:05:48

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Show Notes

Bart continues his discussion of how a monotheistic tradition like Judaism could understand men to become gods, with a focus on the kings of Israel as sons of God, and hence gods themselves.

Read by Steve McCabe.

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