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Christology, Apocalypse, Ressurection | Dale Allison on the New Testament

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Jan 18, 2026
In this engaging discussion, New Testament scholar Dale Allison delves into fascinating topics. He explores whether Jesus claimed divinity, presenting insights on the Synoptic Gospels versus John. The podcast tackles early church Christological disputes and contrasting eschatological views over the centuries. Allison shares his personal faith journey alongside his scholarly work, emphasizing the interplay of doubt and belief. He also assesses resurrection evidence and distinctive features of Christianity, all while advocating for a thoughtful, open-minded approach to theology.
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John As A Later Theological Gospel

  • Dale Allison argues the Gospel of John reflects later, interpretive theology rather than explicit sayings of the historical Jesus.
  • He reads Matthew, Mark, and Luke as closer to Jesus and John as a later high-Christology development.
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Higher Christology, Lower Imminence Over Time

  • Allison links rising Christology and receding imminence of the end as historical developments across early Christian writings.
  • He uses Paul and the synoptics to show early imminence that dissipates by John's gospel.
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Jesus As Messianic Son Of Man

  • Allison says Jesus likely saw himself as Messiah and as the Daniel 7 'Son of Man' playing a role in eschatological judgment.
  • He emphasizes Jesus had a very high self-conception without necessarily claiming deity in the modern sense.
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