Exploring Connections Between Divine Council Ideas and the New Testament

The chapter delves into the intersection of various biblical texts, discussing the concept of heavenly hosts, the promise to Abram about his descendants being like stars, and how this relates to the understanding of the divine counsel tradition. It highlights the submission of a paper to academic conferences regarding these topics, the reception it received, and a presentation at the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) on theosis in Paul. The conversation navigates metaphorical language in reference to resurrection and the balance between corporeality and otherworldliness in understanding the resurrected Jesus.