This book examines all the relevant passages containing the Term
"Son of Man" in both Matthew and the Parables of Enoch. Depictions
of the Son of Man in the Gospel of Matthew and in the "Parables of
Enoch" ("Par. En.") raise questions about their relationship. The
meaning and origin of the term "Son of Man" are discussed, as well
as the possible influence of "Par. En." on Matthew. Literary,
Redaction, Sociological and Narrative criticisms are employed.
Introductory questions of date, provenance and social setting
are addressed for both Matthew and "Par. En." Dates as early as the
early second century bce and as late as the late third century ce
have been proposed for "Par. En.," but a consensus seems to be
growing for the late first century bce. Therefore Matthew could
have known "Par. En." Sociological methodologies reveal that the
author and audience of "Par. En." may have been members of an
ousted ruling elite, opposed to the current administration, and
yearning for a just reversal of fortunes.
Sets of characteristics of the Son of Man in "Par. En. "and
Matthew are developed, and the term is examined briefly in the
other Gospels. Then the two sets of characteristics are carefully
compared. Similarities in vocabulary as well as in the pattern of
relationships prove to be intriguing, showing that Matthew and
"Par. En.," in contrast to other writings, share a unique
conception of the judgment scene focussed on the Son of Man as
eschatological judge. This suggests quite strongly the shaping of
Matthew's concept in the direction of "Par. En."
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