**Jesus could be thought of as 'ahead of his time' in some respects — although it's significant that these were in pretty basic terms.** - The instances in the Bible where Jesus is 'ahead of his time' are where he [challenged cultural norms] (https://thepassion.com/2016/03/10/4-ways-jesus-challenged-the-status-quo/), rejected the prioritisation of material objects and fostered relationships with people in all walks of life. However, I would argue that these instances are not groundbreaking. The centre of 'radicality' in his teachings is the 'love thy neighbour' precept, which feels like a timeless human idea. It's significant that there are also instances in the Bible where Jesus does [acquiesce to the expectations of the time] (https://www.macleans.ca/opinion/those-who-call-jesus-christ-a-feminist-are-grasping-at-straws/). - ['Cognitive bias'] (https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-cognitive-bias-2794963) means that we often have a tendency to interpret things in accordance with our current position or beliefs. We may even dismiss evidence that is contrary to our position. Believers of other religions could ([and have] (http://idealmuslimah.com/quraan/scientists-amazed-by-the-quraan/3069-tony-blair-praises-the-quran.html)) similarly claimed that aspects of their sacred texts were 'before their time', citing this as proof of their 'legitimacy'. It is all too easy to impose our modern ideas upon suggestible and malleable historical artefacts.