Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman Finding Jesus in Genesis
Mar 5, 2024
Exploring the evangelical belief of finding Jesus in the Old Testament, specifically in Genesis. Discussing how early Christians interpreted prophecies to see Jesus, interpreting Genesis symbols for the Trinity, and delving into divine references like 'Elohim'. Debating different perspectives on reading Genesis and exploring archaeology in Jesus' time.
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Jesus in the Old Testament
- Early Christians saw Jesus as already present throughout the Old Testament, including Genesis.
- Paul explicitly identified Jesus as "the rock" providing water to Israelites, linking Christ with Old Testament events.
Barnabas' Symbolic Numerology
- The Epistle of Barnabas interprets Genesis circumcision numbers as symbols of Jesus and the cross.
- Abraham's 318 circumcised men are linked through Greek numerology to Jesus' name and the cross shape.
Genesis and the Trinity
- Genesis uses plural language for God, like "let us make man in our image," which Christians interpret as the Trinity.
- The Spirit, Word, and God in Genesis are seen as Father, Son (Jesus), and Holy Spirit respectively.