Muslims might argue that early Jewish writings do not support the concept of a divine plurality within God, contradicting the Christian understanding of the Trinity.

The article examines the text 'Joseph and Aseneth', which describes a divine figure that is both distinct from and similar to God, suggesting an early Jewish understanding of divine plurality. This is significant because it challenges the notion that early Judaism strictly adhered to unitarianism. Furthermore, the portrayal of this divine figure as a messenger and commander of God's host reflects a complex understanding of God's nature that is not incompatible with the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. The New Testament further clarifies this understanding by revealing Jesus as the incarnate Word of God, who is both fully divine and fully human. Thus, the early Jewish texts can be seen as foreshadowing the fuller revelation of God in Christ, supporting the Christian claim of a triune God.