In John 9, Jesus heals a man born blind. How does this miracle challenge the prevailing Jewish understanding of the relationship between sin and suffering at the time?

A It reinforces the commonly held belief that all suffering is a direct consequence of personal or ancestral sin, showcasing divine retribution. B It introduces the concept of reincarnation, suggesting the man's blindness was a result of sins committed in a previous life. C It demonstrates that suffering can occur not as a punishment for sin, but as an opportunity for God's power and glory to be revealed, challenging the deterministic view of suffering as solely punitive. D It suggests that physical ailments are irrelevant to spiritual well-being, and that true righteousness lies solely in adherence to religious laws.