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Article Title

Margaret Barker's "The Lord Is One"–a Response

Authors

Andrew C. Skinner, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Mormon studies, response, doctrine of theosis, deity

Abstract

Margaret Barker’s essay “The Lord Is One” aims at extending the discussion about the doctrine of theosis or deification of humans back to its earliest scriptural roots. From a certain perspective, then, the title of the essay could very well be changed from “The Lord Is One” to “The Lord Is Many,” for by its very definition that is the nature of theosis—many gods. Barker’s paper provides a resource in helping us trace the Old Testament roots and rituals of the doctrine of theosis.

Recommended Citation

Skinner, Andrew C. (2017) "Margaret Barker's "The Lord Is One"–a Response," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 56: Iss. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol56/iss1/6