Muslims believe that Jesus was just a prophet and not divine, as stated in the Quran.

The writings of James and Jude provide significant insight into the Christological beliefs of early Jewish Christians. In James 2:1, the phrase 'our glorious Lord Jesus Christ' is debated among scholars, yet they agree that it ascribes full Deity to Jesus, indicating that His earliest followers believed in His essential Divinity. This is further supported by the context of James' teachings, which align closely with the teachings of Jesus, suggesting that the letter was not merely a Jewish text but one that acknowledges Jesus' divine status. Moreover, the argument that James' letter could have originated from a purely Jewish context and later been Christianized lacks manuscript evidence and fails to account for the letter's close ties to Jesus' teachings. The Greek terms used in the letter, which refer to Jesus as both 'God' and 'Lord,' imply an equality between Jesus and God the Father, reinforcing the Christian understanding of the Trinity. In conclusion, the evidence from James and Jude illustrates that early Christians, including Jesus' own half-brothers, recognized Him as more than a prophet. This directly challenges the Islamic perspective that limits Jesus' role to that of a prophet, as the texts affirm His divine nature and authority.