an abbreviated form of “Son of Man,” these scholars rightly contend that the anthrōpos in John has its own significance, albeit one that is clearly related to the Son of Man tradition. Thus, what is important for us to recognize here is that already in the first chapter of John we have a story about a significant individual who will descend from heaven, dwell in the flesh with God’s people, bringing life and light to all anthrōpoi, and who bears the title “Son of Man.” This story unfolds even more
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