Exploring the Meaning of 'Son of Man' and 'Son of God'

The phrase "Son of God" in biblical literature carries profound theological significance while challenging readers to understand its rich historical and spiritual implications.

Join host Scot McKnight as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Amy Peeler, the Kenneth T. Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies and Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College. Together, Peeler and McKnight discuss the importance of the author’s voice in scholarly writing, offering encouragement to junior scholars as they develop their own voice.  

Peeler also takes us deeper into Paul’s worldview, emphasizing the eternal bond between the Son and the Father and how God’s fatherhood is tied to resurrection. Her journey from an emerging scholar to a confident voice in New Testament studies provides rich context for their discussion.

Tune in and deepen your understanding of the eternal relationship between the Son of Man and God the Father.

This episode highlights the following themes:

• The significance of an author’s voice in scholarly writing. 
• The eternal relationship between the Son and the Father.
• The distinct meanings of "Son of Man" and "Son of God."

Links from this episode:

• Get to know more about Amy Peeler: https://www.ivpress.com/amy-peeler 
• Get to know more about Scot McKnight: https://www.ivpress.com/scot-mcknight
• Read When in Romans: An Invitation to Linger with the Gospel according to Paul by Beverly Roberts Gaventa: https://amzn.to/3X6HH0o 
• Read Women and the Gender of God by Amy Peeler: https://amzn.to/4aOSVtz 
• Read Essays in Biography by Joseph Epstein: https://amzn.to/4aMg4gh 
• Read Paul and Palestinian Judaism by E. P. Sanders: https://amzn.to/3yEe6B6 
• Read The Jewish Gospels: The Story of the Jewish Christ by Daniel Boyarin: https://amzn.to/4e3UXJb 
• Read Jesus and the Spirit by James D. G. Dunn: https://amzn.to/3wXC75R 
• Read The IVP Bible Dictionary Series: https://www.ivpress.com/the-ivp-bible-dictionary-series
• Read The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, 2nd Edition by ​​Scot McKnight, Lynn Cohick and Nijay Gupta: https://www.ivpress.com/dictionary-of-paul-and-his-letters 

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