Christianity: A Historical-Critical Analysis: From the Empty Room to the Icon of Christ (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798242100688)

How did a Jewish prophet from Galilee become the God of the Roman Empire?

Christianity: A Historical-Critical Analysis traces the most significant theological transformation in Western history: the shift from the strict, unitarian monotheism of the Second Temple period to the complex Trinitarian orthodoxy of the Council of Constantinople.

This book investigates the "Empty Room" of the Jerusalem Temple and how it was filled. Through ten chapters, it explores:

• The "Two Powers in Heaven" controversies of the first century.


• The political and theological collision between the "Lord" Jesus and the Roman Caesar.


• The pivotal shift in worship practices that preceded the written creeds.


• The intense intellectual battles of Nicaea and the Cappadocian solution.


• The rise of Iconography and the visual redefinition of God.

Drawing on modern scholarship, archaeology, and ancient texts, this analysis argues that the doctrine of the Trinity was not a corruption, but a "theological trade-off"-a necessary evolution to reconcile the experience of the Church with the heritage of the Synagogue.

Perfect for students of history, theology, and anyone curious about the origins of the Christian faith.

Author: Tim North
ISBN-13: 9798242100688
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 12/31/2025
Pages: 72
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d