In this episode, we dive into the meaning of the apocalyptic “Son of Man,” why Jesus used it as a title in the Gospel accounts, and what it means for a human–any human–to be exalted to the throne of God as a representative ruler of the world. Drawing from biblical sources like Daniel, 1 Enoch, and the Gospels, we explore the origins of the term and consider the implications of Jesus of Nazareth taking this title for himself.
Resources: Enoch and Son of Man I by Julia Blum, The Jewish Gospels; The Story of the Jewish Christby Daniel Boyarin, Reflections on the ‘Son of Man’: Implications for a Christian Transformational Worldview by Randal Bush, The Apocalyptic Imagination: An Introduction to Jewish Apocalyptic Literatureby John J. Collins, The Son of Man in Mark’s Gospel by Simon Gathercole,Prophesy Remains a Mystery Until it is Fulfilled and Is Jesus the “NAME” of God? by Michael Heiser, What does “Son of Man” Mean by Dan McClellan, Revelation for the Rest of Us: A Prophetic Call to Follow Jesus as a Dissident Disciple by Scott McKnight, The Enochic Son of Man and the Apocalyptic Background of the Son of Man Sayings in John’s Gospel by Benjamin E. Reynolds, Two Powers in Heaven: Early Rabbinic Reports About Christianity and Gnosticism by Alan Segal, The New Testament and the People of God, Jesus and the Victory of God, Video on the Son of Man and Daniel in the Lion’s Den Narrative by N.T. Wright.
Interlude Music: Mocha by bomul, Slow Motion by Elliptik
Theme Song: Believe by Posthumorous
