Gospel of John in the sixteenth century, The

Gospel of John in the sixteenth century, The

By Craig S. Farmer

Book Description

This scholarly exploration delves into how sixteenth-century theologians interpreted one of Christianity's most profound spiritual texts, the Gospel of John. Craig S. Farmer examines the rich tradition of biblical commentary during a pivotal era of religious transformation, offering readers insight into how spiritual seekers of the past understood John's mystical teachings about divine love, eternal life, and spiritual rebirth.

At the heart of this study lies the work of Wolfgang Musculus, a largely forgotten but influential Protestant Reformation leader whose biblical interpretations shaped spiritual thought for generations. Through careful analysis of Musculus and his contemporaries, Farmer reveals how these scholars drew upon centuries of medieval and early Christian wisdom to unlock John's spiritual mysteries.

The book provides a unique window into the "pre-clinical" tradition of biblical interpretation, showing how earlier generations approached sacred texts with both intellectual rigor and spiritual devotion. Readers interested in the evolution of Christian spirituality will discover how sixteenth-century commentators grappled with John's profound themes of light overcoming darkness, the nature of divine truth, and the path to spiritual transformation.

This comprehensive survey covers nearly every significant John commentary from the period's first half, making it an invaluable resource for understanding how spiritual wisdom has been transmitted and interpreted across centuries. Modern seekers will find fresh perspectives on timeless spiritual questions through the lens of historical scholarship.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)

📄 Length: 250 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore 11.46 study and interpretation of the New Testament
  • ✓ Explore Bibel
  • ✓ Explore Critique, interprétation
  • ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
  • ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
  • ✓ Explore Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., n. t. gospels
  • ✓ Explore Commentariorum in Evangelistam Ioannem (Musculus, Wolfgang)
  • ✓ Explore Exegese

Topics Covered

11.46 study and interpretation of the New Testament Bibel Critique, interprétation Criticism, interpretation Bible Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., n. t. gospels Commentariorum in Evangelistam Ioannem (Musculus, Wolfgang) Exegese Histoire y 16e siècle Johannes (bijbelboek) Criticism History

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