“Antes que Abraão existisse, eu sou": uma análise exegético-teológica da identidade divina de Jesus a partir de João 8:48-59

Abstract

This research proposes an exegetical-theological analysis of John 8:48-59, focusing on the statement "Before Abraham was, I am," understood as the apex of Johannine Christology. The study adopts a historical-grammatical method in six stages: textual criticism, literal translation, and literary, editorial, formal, and content analysis. The first chapter provides a detailed exegesis of the pericope, highlighting the argumentative interactions between Jesus and the Jews and highlighting the centrality of the "I am" declaration as a revelation of Christ's divine identity. The second chapter expands the reflection to Johannine Christology as a whole, analyzing titles and themes such as Logos, Son of God, and Son of Man, in connection with the "I am" statements. The third chapter discusses the theological implications of this self-declaration for understanding the relationship between the Father and the Son within the Trinity, as well as for Christian eschatology, emphasizing its relevance to biblical theology and Christological doctrine. Finally, the concluding remarks summarize the findings and point to perspectives for future research, suggesting applications for theological teaching, ecclesial life, and contemporary Christian spirituality. The study aims to offer a significant contribution to Johannine exegesis and to a deeper understanding of Christ's divine identity in academic and ecclesiastical settings.