Understanding Jesus' Knowledge through Cognitive Theory

The chapter delves into the intricate connection between cognitive theory, epistemology, and metaphysics in historical Jesus scholarship, emphasizing the importance of Aquinas' cognitive theory in comprehending knowledge claims about Jesus. It discusses the interplay of cognitive psychology, critical realism, and ontology in shaping our understanding of Jesus' knowledge within his divinity and humanity. The chapter also explores the theological view of prophecy and its impact on the perception of Jesus as a prophet, contextualizing prophetic knowledge within Aquinas's cognitive framework.