journey round John, A
tradition, interpretation and context in the fourth Gospel
Wendy E. S. North
249 pages | ~7 hrs
journey round John, A
tradition, interpretation and context in the fourth Gospel
By Wendy E. S. North
Wendy E.S. North invites readers into a profound exploration of one of Christianity's most enigmatic and spiritually rich texts. Through decades of dedicated scholarship, she illuminates the Fourth Gospel's deepest mysteries, offering fresh perspectives that speak to both academic minds and seeking hearts.
This comprehensive study examines how the Gospel of John relates to the First Epistle of John, revealing hidden connections that shed new light on familiar passages like the Lazarus narrative. North delves into the Gospel's revolutionary portrayal of Jesus' divine nature, showing how the author skillfully navigated the tension between monotheistic Jewish tradition and the emerging Christian understanding of Christ's identity.
The book addresses one of the most challenging aspects of Johannine literature: its complex treatment of Jewish identity and community. North provides clarity through careful analysis of the text's internal logic, helping readers understand these difficult passages within their proper context.
Perhaps most compelling for spiritual seekers is North's examination of John's unique approach to eternal life and divine presence. She reveals how the Gospel offers comfort and hope to communities facing persecution and uncertainty, presenting an "anticipated" vision of God's kingdom that transforms present suffering into future glory.
Drawing from over thirty years of research, this collection demonstrates how the Fourth Gospel's own evidence can illuminate its relationship to other New Testament writings, offering readers tools for deeper spiritual understanding.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore RELIGION / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament
- ✓ Explore Exegesis & Hermeneutics
- ✓ Explore RELIGION
- ✓ Explore New Testament
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Exegesis & Hermeneutics
- ✓ Explore Biblical Criticism & Interpretation
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
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Details
- Published
- 2015
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury T & T Clark, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- ISBN-13
- 9780567660299
- ISBN-10
- 056766029X
- Pages
- 249
- Language
- EN
