Son of Man
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- Created on: 19-10-22 10:18
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- Son of Man
- Old Testament Usage
- 'Son of Man' first appears in Numbers 23:19, referring to the difference between God and humanity.
- In Job, it is present three times (16:18-21; 25:1-6; 35:6-8) referring to the weakness of humankind.
- Daniel's Vision
- Daniel 7:13-14 is the only Old Testament text where this phrase describes one who is like a human being but who also has power and authority fom God.
- Daniel saw four beasts that represent the political powers at the time: Babylonian, Mede, Persian and Greek.
- According to Daniel's vision, the power of these beasts would be taken away when the Son of Man appears (Grindheim, 2012)
- Eschatology
- 'Son of Man' in these texts is associated with eschatological judgement.
- Judgement after death
- In relation to eschatological judgement, Enoch states that the Son of Man will bring pain and shame to the wicked who will worship him, in a role that ties to that of God's.
- 'Son of Man' in these texts is associated with eschatological judgement.
- Views of Scholars
- Bultmann believes the evidence of 1 Enoch shows that 'Son of Man' was a messianic title in Jesus' day.
- Old Testament Usage
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