Identifying the Angel of the Lord With the Preincarnate Christ

In genesis, chapter forty eight, verses 15 and 16, this figure of the angel is spoken of in direct relationship to the lord himself. We might also think about the way in which identifying the angel of the lord with the preincarnate christ can help us to understand some difficult texts. In light of such an cation, a number of details in the new testament would also make more sense. For instance, for instance, jesus own, i have come statements could be read in terms of this mysterious, theophanic angel of the Lord.