Divine Encounters: The Nature of God's Presence

This chapter explores the complexity of divine encounters in scripture, particularly the paradox of God's visibility and invisibility as seen in notable biblical narratives. It highlights the concept of a preexistent spiritual Messiah in Second Temple Jewish thought and examines instances where God is described as having a tangible presence, such as with Moses and Abraham. The discussion encompasses the theological implications of these encounters, including their connection to the incarnation of Jesus Christ and the continuity of divine identity through scripture.