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S2 Ep1114: Theology and Narrative in John's Gospel and the Meaning of Jesus' "Son of Man" Statements: Dr. Ben Reynolds
Sep 25, 2023
Dr. Ben Reynolds, a professor of Bible and Theology, discusses theological themes in John's gospel, particularly the meaning of Jesus' "Son of Man" statements. They delve into the complexities of the Gospel of John, the significance of the signs in the gospel, the debate over the symbolic meaning of the number 153, and the sacramental reading of John 6:51-58. They also explore the relationship between John's gospel and Jewish apocalypses, as well as the importance of understanding the New Testament within the framework of Second Temple Judaism.
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- The Son of Man in John's Gospel refers to a celestial, divine figure associated with the Messiah and Jesus aligns himself with this figure.
- The signs performed by Jesus in John's Gospel serve as visible representations of his divine nature and provide evidence of his identity as the Son of God.
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The Significance of the Son of Man in John's Gospel
The podcast episode explores the meaning and significance of the Son of Man in John's Gospel. The term 'Son of Man' is a highly debated topic, with multiple interpretations. One interpretation suggests that the Son of Man refers to Jesus' humanity, while the Son of God refers to his divinity. Another interpretation looks at the Son of Man as a reference to a generic human being. However, there is also a connection to the figure of the Son of Man in the book of Daniel, where Daniel has a vision of a human-like figure. This connection ties the Son of Man to a celestial, divine figure associated with the Messiah. In John's Gospel, Jesus refers to himself as the Son of Man several times, aligning himself with this divine figure from Daniel's vision.
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