Jesus and Christology

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Course Outline

  1. Historical Jesus and Christ of Faith
  2. Jesus as Son and Teacher
  3. Jesus as Liberator
  4. Miracles and Historical Evidence
  5. Development of Christological Doctrine
  6. Chalcedonian Two-Natures Doctrine
  7. Kenosis and Christological Titles
  8. Resurrection and Portraits of Jesus
  9. Modern Critical Interpretations
  10. Hick and Bultmann on Christ
  11. Jesus as Political Liberator
  12. Gutiérrez and Liberation Theology
  13. Integrating Wisdom Miracle and Liberation
  14. Jesus’ Divine Self-Understanding
  15. Historical Probability and Theological Adequacy
  16. AO2 Arguments and Judgements
  17. Scholars and Key Quotations

1. Historical Jesus and Christ of Faith

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1. What can historical-critical methods investigate about Jesus?

2. How did Albert Schweitzer portray the historical Jesus?

3. How is the Christ of faith encountered within Christianity?

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What defines the historical Jesus in research?

He is investigated through historical-critical methods including teachings, context, and death.

How did Albert Schweitzer portray the historical Jesus?

As an apocalyptic prophet alien to modern sensibilities.

What is the Christ of faith according to its definition?

The living risen Christ encountered through Church life, faith, Scripture, and sacraments.

What can the title 'Son of God' refer to in biblical context?

Israel, the Davidic king, or a specially commissioned agent.

What are the possible references of the title 'Son of Man'?

A human figure, Jesus himself, or the exalted figure of Daniel 7.

How does the healed man’s view of Jesus change in John 9?

From 'the man' to prophet, one from God, then a figure worthy of allegiance.

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