Books like Jesus the Son of God by D. A. Carson


This book provides a foundational confession for all Christians, highlighting the importance of Jesus's identity as 'the Son of God.' D. A. Carson, a New Testament scholar, uses his expertise to survey Jesus's biblical name as 'the Son of God' and focuses on two key texts that speak of Christ's sonship. The book concludes with implications of Jesus's divine sonship for how modern Christians think and speak about Christ, especially in relation to Bible translation and missionary engagement with Muslims.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Christianity
Authors: D. A. Carson
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