Son of God
The son of god, sounds impressive doesn't it. However, when one
examines the history of the ancient near East [ANE], one finds it is not
quite so impressive. It was the mode by Kings & Pharaohs claimed the
right to rule over others, which is to say they were of divine descent
according to them. They tolerated apotheosis upon the assumption of
office, much as the Emperor of Japan did prior to World War II. The
concept is found in the Hebrew bible, associated with the golden age of
Saul, David and Solomon. In their case, it was él who appointed them.
This assumes that Israel did in fact exist as described in he Hebrew
Bible.
In Egypt, the Pharaoh became the good god, and upon his assumption of
office his incarnation was assumed & the first name he normally would
take would be that of Horus, who descended from heaven and was born in
Heliopolis.
The definitive act of begetting or deification in Egypt was the
enthroned of the Pharaoh.[4] The technical term, smen corresponds to
the verb in Psalms 2:6, to wit, I have se [ndsakti] my king on Zion, my
holy hill.[5] We find with the enthronement of Thutmosis III, he
stated that he is gods son, whom he commanded that should be upon his
throne, and begat in uprightness of heart.
Similar activity has been observed in Mesopotamia, such is said about
the atonement of Shugi, "The En-priestess bore a good man, who had been
placed in her womb, Enlil, the Mighty Shepherd, made the youth stand
forth, a son, who is well suited for kingship and the throne [6].
The Semitic rulers of Akkad assumed divinity for themselves, and
frequently their names would be preceded by the divinity sign. It is
presumed to the Syrian kings claimed divinity for themselves because the
Hebrew bible says such of the King of Tyre. These King's trace their
descent directly to Ba'al. Which of course creates confusion when
various people attempt to point out that this King was assuming the
office of él. The original god of Israel.
It was not unusual to find their name using god to be less common than
the title song of god starting a partly the first dynasty, which of
course from the scholars out there is -3000 Gregorian. [Gr].
An inscription for Ramesses II has been found in which the god Amun-Re
is introduced as saying: "I am your Father, who has engendered you as
god in order that you be king of Upper and Lower Egypt on My throne"
(ROEDER 1915: 158-159).
This is paralleled in the Hebrew bible when yahweh says the same thing
for David.
In Mesopotamia, the King is seen as the son or child of his particular
god or goddess, the physical child .[1] The ruler is especially stated
to having born of the deity, in this is plainly expressed in physical
terms.
For example,
Beginning with the Sumerian king Mesilim of Kish, the Mesopotamian ruler
was seen as the 'son' or 'child' of his god or goddess (SJOBERG
1972:87-112). The king is said expressly to have been 'born' of the
deity, and we should obviously understand this sonship in physical
terms. For example Abisare of Larsa he said to be the pride of his
physical father, or to put it another way, giri[x].zal.a.a.ugu.na, the
son of Enlil.
The king is called the 'Son of El' [Epic of Keret,]. As a god, he's
not supposed to die. This of course is simply a projection of cultic
terminology which is being utilized to enhance the royal office and
person[3].
In the Hebrew Bible, the King is also called elohim, [7] along with his
other five names, one of which is el gibbor, 'Mighty God'[8]. Under
normal circumstances, it was more common refer to the King in residence
as the son of god.
In the prophecy found in 2 Sam 7, the relationship between god & the
Judaean king is described as a father son relationship, (v 14; cf. 1
Chr 17:13; 22:10; 28:6). In Ps 89:27-28, we find god as the father of
the King, indicating that godÿs firstborn. God is the 'Father' of the
king, his 'firstborn as verified by You are My Son; this day I have
begotten thee" (2:7); "In holy ornament out of the womb of Dawn, I have
fathered thee as Dew[9].
It is this particular claim and endorsement that gives rise to the
expectation of the Davidic dynasty. It also gave rise to the a cyanic
expectations found in messianic expectations, such as it found in Isa.
7:14-17, a prophecy based on Egyptian and Canaanite oracles concerning
the birth of a royal child by the Queen, who is a representative of the
goddess. This is bolstered by Isa. 9:6-7, and Oracle that shows
influence from the Egyptian royal titulary in the five names of the
child who is to occupy the Davidic throne.
Israel is also called gods son in three different passages of the Hebrew
bible. Therefore, all the individuals are sons and daughters or
children of god. The usage of the name son of god designates Israel as
gods chosen and therefore protected people.
In the Greek edition, referred to as the New Testament, there is an
attempt to foist the title a very restricted sense, to one Jesus of
Nazareth, son of Joseph. This is in direct contradiction to
Hebrew/Judaean custom and tradition.
It is done in subtle ways to start with, such is the usage of the word
abba, or what will be referred to as daddy/father in English. All
claimed instances to Jesus of Nazareth being the son of yahweh are
interpolations and cannot be supported by the foundational
documentation, commonly referred to as the old testament.
1 SJOBERG 1972:88, 93
2 SJOBERG 1972:96097
3 GRAY 1964:66-67
4 PREISIGKE 1920:13-14
5 BREASTED 1906:59
6 SJOBERG (1972:107
7 Ps 45:6
8 Isa 9:6
9 110:3; WIDEN-GREN 1976:186
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