Bogoslovska smotra, Vol. 68 No. 3, 1998.
Original scientific paper
Jesus Christ Son of God and High Priest. An Interpretation of Ps 2 and Hebr 1,5; 5,5
Nikola Hohnjec
; Catholic Faculty of Theology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
The article is an analytical research on the sonship and priesthood of Jesus Christ. The Ps 2 reveals through Hebrew text and especially through Greek translation the Old Testament's messianic prophecy. Jesus fulfilled the promises announced also by the Psalms. The quotation »You are my son, today I have begotten you« (Ps 2,7) was taken by the New Testament's Letters to the Hebrews as 'relecture' on Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Heb 1,5). Jesus is the Son of God in his foreexistence, incarnation, baptism, transfiguration, paschal mystery - passion, death and resurrection and glorification. By the Sonship Jesus identifes himself before God, the Father. But Jesus exercises function for human race as High priest (Ps 110; Heb 5,5). This biblical exposition offers a contextual christological - soteriological reflexion on Jesus's essence (Son) and existence for the others (High priest).
Keywords
Messiah; Son (of God); High priest
Hrčak ID:
31687
URI
Publication date:
19.1.1999.
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