For example,
if one was to ask a Jew in the first century (prior to 100 A.D) if the Son of God = God...
and, knowing that the Jew would have used old testament scriptures for their doctrine, did they believe this doctrine as a religious movement?
I would like biblical references or even any known early writings that may shed light on this.
New testament scriptures may not be used unless they directly answer this question...ie a new testament writer directly says, the Jews knew that the Son of God = God.
Jews who converted to Christianity are not relevant to this question unless they claim to have believed the Son of God = God prior to their conversion.
I can think of an Old Testament gem that perhaps answers this question...
Isaiah 9:6
6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
If Jews followed this scripture and based doctrine on it, then all Jews would have in fact been trinitarian.
if one was to ask a Jew in the first century (prior to 100 A.D) if the Son of God = God...
and, knowing that the Jew would have used old testament scriptures for their doctrine, did they believe this doctrine as a religious movement?
I would like biblical references or even any known early writings that may shed light on this.
New testament scriptures may not be used unless they directly answer this question...ie a new testament writer directly says, the Jews knew that the Son of God = God.
Jews who converted to Christianity are not relevant to this question unless they claim to have believed the Son of God = God prior to their conversion.
I can think of an Old Testament gem that perhaps answers this question...
Isaiah 9:6
6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
If Jews followed this scripture and based doctrine on it, then all Jews would have in fact been trinitarian.
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