Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Problems to be Addressed
1.2 Review of Recent Scholarly Trends
1.3 The Argument of This Study
1.4 Methodology
1.5 Presuppositions
1.6. Plan of Study
Chapter 2: Defining Divinity (Part 1): Understanding Divinity in Mediterranean Antiquity
2.1 What Makes a God a God?
2.2 Concepts of Divine Humans in Mediterranean Antiquity
2.3 Conclusion
Chapter 3: Defining Divinity (Part 2): Deification and Jewish Monotheism
3.1 Jewish Monotheism in Recent Debate
3.2 Moses as a Divine Figure in Hellenistic Judaism
3.3 Judaism, Monotheism, and Mosaic Deification: A Summary
3.4 Conclusion
Chapter 4: Desiring Divinity: Self-Deification and Its Functions
4.1 Self-Deification in the Ancient Mediterranean
4.2 Simon the Samaritan
4.3 Herod Agrippa I
4.4 Conclusion
Chapter 5: Denying Divinity: Denials of Divine Claims in Mediterranean Antiquity
5.1 Denying Divinity in the Ancient Mediterranean
5.2 Peter's Refusal of Cornelius's Worship
5.3 Paul and Barnabas, "gods" in Lystra?
5.4 Conclusion: Peter, Paul, and Their Divine Denials
Chapter 6: Discerning Divinity: Paul "the god" in Malta
6.1 A Critical Review of Scholarship on Acts 28:1-10
6.2 Discerning Divinity on Malta
Excursus: Shadows, Cloths, and Garments - Localized Divine Power in Luke/Acts
6.3 The Power at Work in Paul and Paul's Divinity
6.4 Conclusion
Chapter 7: Conclusion: Summary and Paths for Future Engagement
7.1 Summary of Study
7.2 Paths for Future Engagement
7.3 Final Thoughts
