Formation of the Jesus/Christ Myth
Jesus movements |
Christ Cults |
historical time | mythic time |
Jesus as wise teacher | Christ as Son of God |
Announcer of new ways of living | Cosmic Lord |
in preparation for the impending kingdom | Salvific death |
prophetic tradition | Jesus superior to prophets |
Israel's epic | Israel's God |
Apocalyptic messiah | Cosmic revealer |
Located in history (Mark)
Reveals cosmic truth (John)