'The Son of Man' Or Contributions to the Study of the Thoughts of Jesus [Paperback]

Originally published in 1910, this book contains an exhaustive study of the use of the phrase 'Son of Man' in the Old and New Testaments.Originally published in 1910, this book contains an exhaustive study of the use of the phrase 'Son of Man' in the Old and New Testaments. Abbott illustrates how Christian writers used the mystical trope present in many books of Jewish prophecy to convey their belief in Christ as an eschatological figure foretold by Scripture.Originally published in 1910, this book contains an exhaustive study of the use of the phrase 'Son of Man' in the Old and New Testaments. Abbott illustrates how Christian writers used the mystical trope present in many books of Jewish prophecy to convey their belief in Christ as an eschatological figure foretold by Scripture.Originally published in 1910, this book contains an exhaustive study of the use of the phrase 'Son of Man' in the Old and New Testaments. Abbott illustrates how Christian writers used the mystical trope present in many books of Jewish prophecy to convey their belief in Christ as an eschatological figure foretold by Scripture. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Christology and the use of this enigmatic title in Jewish and Christian theology.References and abbreviations; Introduction; Book I. 'Son of Man' in Pre-Christian Usage: 1. 'Son of man' in the Old Testament applied to man in general; 2. 'Son of man' in the Old Testament applied to Ezekiel and Daniel; 3. 'Son of man' in Graeco-Jewish literature; 4. 'Son of man' in Jewish usage; 5. 'Son of man' in Aramaic and Greek interpretations; 6. Parallelisms between Ezekiel and Jesus; 7. A working hypothesis; Book II. 'Son of Man' in Mark, Matthew and Luke: 1. Mark, how far to be followed; 2. 'The son of man' claiming authority; 3. 'The son of man' using authority; 4. 'The son of man' despised; 5. 'The son of man' to suffer many things; 6. 'The son of man' to arise; 7. 'The son of man' will be ashamed; 8. 'The son of man' witlãÂ