Religious Studies GCSE
Son of Man
What Son of Man means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Jesus' preferred title, drawn from Daniel, emphasising both his humanity and his future eschatological authority, allowing him to define his mission of suffering and redemption without triggering immediate political rebellion.
A title Jesus used for himself, pointing to both his heavenly authority and his human suffering.
Topics that use Son of Man
- Textual studies (AQA GCSE)
- Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Discipleship
- Messianic Secret
- Asceticism and Humility
- Atonement
- Atonement and salvation
- Authority
- Authority and inspiration
- Authority of Jesus
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