The Mystery of Jesus Christ’s Self-Awareness: A Study Based on François Dreyfus
Piotr Kostrzewa
piotr.kostrzewa@icloud.comCatholic Academy in Warsaw (Poland)
https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7579-5397
Abstract
This article explores the issue of Jesus Christ’s self-awareness in relation to His divinity, drawing on François Dreyfus OP’s Did Jesus Know He Was God?. It examines two hypothetical scenarios – Jesus’ lack of knowledge of His divinity and its gradual emergence – alongside their implications for Christian faith and the doctrine of the Council of Chalcedon (451 AD). The study demonstrates how Jesus’ self-awareness aligns with Church tradition, utilizing the Gospel of John, the historical context of first-century Judaism, miracles, and the thought of Church Fathers and modern theologians. Combining exegetical rigor with philosophical and theological depth, it provides a precise, coherent, and comprehensive exploration of this foundational mystery.
Keywords:
Jesus’ self-awareness, François Dreyfus, Council of Chalcedon, Gospel of John, IncarnationReferences
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Piotr Kostrzewapiotr.kostrzewa@icloud.com
Catholic Academy in Warsaw Poland
https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7579-5397
Piotr Kostrzewa is a doctoral candidate in theology at the Catholic Academy in Warsaw, specializing in christology and biblical exegesis. His research focuses on the Incarnation, the self-awareness of Jesus Christ, and interreligious dialogue, with a particular emphasis on Judeo-Christian traditions.
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