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Originally Posted by I follow Jesus  Again he is not "ready" for Calvin (hopefully at some point.....) but in any event I must restate he is being presented with a modern Jewish understanding of monotheism, but is open to hearing out the Christian view. |
It ought not be forgotten that Trinitarianism is linked to Christology. With a Jew the latter would be my starting point, e.g. Psalm 22, Isaiah 53. Once Jesus is seen as the promised Messiah - the domino effect with result in embracing the Trinitarian view, which, incidentally is implicitly taught in the Old Testament. The Hebrew for God ('Elohim' ) of course is not a singular noun. Even the Shema – though doubtlessly monotheist – is not monadic (Hebrew for 'one' used is not incompatible with Christian monotheism). Also notice the 'us' references referring to God, e.g. Gen.1:26 & 11:7; Ps.110:1 (cf. NT use) Is.6:8.