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The Divine Presence: From Absence to Imminence
Exploring the historical shifts in the perception of God's presence, the chapter traces the journey from tangible interactions with God in the tabernacle and temple to the prophesied return of divine glory after the exile period. It discusses the absence of the Shekina in the second temple, contrasting it with the anticipation of Yahweh's imminent presence. Additionally, the chapter delves into Paul's high Christology and the communal implications of understanding Jesus as the embodiment of the divine in the New Testament church.