Michaels, J. Ramsey,

The Gospel of John / [print] J. Ramsey Michaels. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : William B. Eerdmans Pub., (c)2010. - xxvii, 1094 pages ; 25 cm. - The new international commentary on the New Testament . - New international commentary on the New Testament. .



Introduction. The nature of John's gospel ; The authorship of the gospel ; Truth claims ; John and the other gospels ; The structure of John's gospel ; Location and date ; Theological contributions Text, exposition, and notes. Preamble : the light The testimony of John Jesus' self-revelation to the world Jesus' self-revelation to the disciples Verification of Jesus' self-revelation in his passion and resurrection (1:1-5) ; (1:6-3:36) ; (4:1-12:50) ; (13:1-17:26) ; (18:1-21:25).

In this detailed commentary J. Ramsey Michaels gives primary attention to the Gospel of John in its present form rather than to the sources or traditions behind it. Michaels examines both the Gospel's literary character and its theological significance for the Christian community in its own time and through the ages. --from publisher description



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Bible.--John--Commentaries.

BS2615.53.G677 2010