Mystery and the Making of a Christian Historical Consciousness

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The study delves into early Christian interpretations of history, revelation, and identity, focusing on the concept of "mystery" in the Pauline letters and the writings of second-century thinkers. T.J. Lang argues that the interplay between concealed and revealed mysteries allowed early Christians to connect their beliefs to Israel's history and God's eternal plan while asserting their novel insights. This unique understanding of time fostered a comprehensive historical consciousness that significantly influenced the formation of Christian identity in relation to Judaism.