Jesus as Teacher of Wisdom: Jesus as Rabbi Flashcards
What is a rabbi?
A teacher or a leader who has studied the scriptures and can interpret them
How could Jesus be classed as a Rabbi?
His followers addressed him in this way, as he could understand scripture, taught in synagogues and was educated
Who was Jesus tested by?
Scribes and Pharisees
What did Jesus speak about?
The interpretation of scripture, moral issues and the importance of love
What did Lewis argue?
If Jesus’ moral teaching is accepted, his status as Son of God must be accepted - otherwise his claims would be lies (e.g., ‘I am the bread of life)
Who linked the idea of the incarnation with the idea that we meet God in other human beings?
Bonhoeffer
What does ‘The Myth of God Incarnate’ discuss?
The idea of Jesus as God incarnate is best understood mythologically
Who composed ‘The Myth of God Incarnate’?
Hick and others
Who did Hick give as examples of other figures that possessed teachings similar to Jesus?
Moses, Jeremiah, Ramakrishna, Guru Nanak and Muhammad
What should be seen as a metaphor?
The idea of God coming to earth as a human - in reality, Jesus was a human, with special insights inspired by God
What do Christian’s who reject Hick’s approach argue?
Jesus’ moral nature cannot be separated from his divine nature
