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The “One Like a Son of Man” in Daniel 7

Hooker, Morna D

The Son of Man in Mark, 1967, p.11-41

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The “One Like a Son of Man” in Daniel 7
Author: Hooker, Morna D
Subjects: Animals ; Anthropology ; Applied anthropology ; Behavioral sciences ; Bible ; Biological sciences ; Biology ; Communications ; Creation myths ; Cultural anthropology ; Esotericism ; Ethnography ; Ethnology ; Folklore ; Folkloristics ; Government ; Humans ; Jewish culture ; Jewish rituals ; Jewish studies ; Kingship ; Mammals ; Monarchism ; Monarchy ; Monsters ; Mysticism ; Myth ritual theory ; Mythological creatures ; Mythology ; Myths ; Old Testament ; Political regimes ; Political science ; Political systems ; Practical theology ; Primates ; Psalms ; Religion ; Religious experience philosophy ; Sacred mysteries ; Sacred texts ; Semiotics ; Social sciences ; Supernaturalism ; Symbolism ; Theology ; Zoology
Is Part Of: The Son of Man in Mark, 1967, p.11-41
Description: Who or what is the figure like a Son of man in Dan. 7.13? The fact that the phrase “Son of man” is used here as a comparison suggests that, whatever else he may or may not be, he is not a mere “Son of man”.¹ It has, indeed, been maintained that the comparison has no inherent value, and merely serves to develop the mysterious atmosphere of apocalyptic vision.² In opposition to this view, C. H. Kraeling³ rightly pointed out that while the comparative is used four times in chapter 7, it is not found with the symbols employed elsewhere
Publisher: Montreal: MQUP
Language: English

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