Exploring Jesus' Messianic Consciousness

The speakers delve into the question of whether a pious first century Palestinian Jew could have claimed divinity, focusing on Jesus' self-perception as the Father or one. They discuss three theses on Jesus' messianic consciousness, emphasizing his identification as the fulfillment of scriptural passages. The chapter examines different historical interpretations of Jesus and his apocalyptic message, suggesting a reframing of the understanding of his messianic consciousness and its connection to his language about a second coming.