In order to appreciate the richness of Peters’ intuition, I associate “sacrifice” with the divine point of view and “scapegoating” with the human.

Now, consider a general formula for the nested form in the plane of “doing”:

Justification^X(state of being^Y(with desire^Z)

Apply that general formula to the divine and human points of view:

Human justification^self:  The rhetoric of “sacrifice” identifies the good (Pharasees, Saducees, and Roman players) and damned (Jesus, alleged King of the Jews)

Divine justification^God:  The rhetoric of “sacrifice” identifies the good (Father) and the damned (Son of the Father) in a relation of infinite love

State of being^human: the joys of mob action and political intrigue in the spectacle of a public crucifixion

State of being^divine: the accomplishment of an incomparably unique yet intimated theodrama that realizes – or fulfills – many Old Testament prophecies and resonates with – or redeems – many pagan themes

With Cupid^human: The craving to steal the life and authority of the scapegoat Jesus for their own

With desire^divine: The craving to reveal Jesus as the Messiah.  That is: Jesus is the Way That God Recognizes and Loves Himself and The Mediator For All Humans through taking and redeeming the mantle of the Scapegoat.