post #50 speaks of the “jewish perspective”, which is to say the jewish understanding.....perceive means to understand as the definition posted indicates.
may I suggest reading John 8? I am sure you can find it online since it is in the Christian NT. Jesus was speaking to the unbelieving Jews in his day and shows clearly that if they had the faith that Abraham had, they would have believed in Him. Please read it. No mere man could ever say “truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM”
I will read it and provide my thoughts on it. Thank you for your courtesy and consideration.
As far as the word “perceive” is concerned, my perception of the way you utilized it seemed to devalue their belief as that of being less of a reality (in their minds).