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What does the epistle to the Hebrews mean when it calls Jesus “Son”? Is “Son” a title that denotes his eternal existence as one person of the Trinity? Or is it a title Jesus receives upon his installation on heaven’s throne after his resurrection and ascension? In this Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture (SCDS) volume, which promotes fresh understandings of Christian belief through...

It is also worth reiterating that the Son is repeatedly addressed as Son in this selection of scriptural speeches. In 1:5, Jesus’ title “Son” receives twofold scriptural support. Then, in 1:7–8, the author contrasts God’s speech about the angels with his speech to the Son. The progression of titles charted in the structure above does not seem haphazard. Just as the Son was already introduced as Son in 1:2–4, so he is twice designated Son at the beginning of the catena (1:5), and then God speaks to
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