The theology of the Johannine Epistles / Judith M. Lieu. [print]

Includes bibliographies and index.

Introduction -- The Johannine letters -- Historical setting -- The Johannine background -- The theology of the Johannine Epistles -- The author and the community -- 'We know': confidence in the life of the community -- 'Fellowship with him': the language of religious experience -- The tests of life -- Jesus in tradition and faith -- God and the world: election and dualism -- Past and future -- Theology in 2 and 3 John? -- The Epistles within the Johannine tradition and the New Testament -- The Johannine tradition -- The New Testament -- The significance of the Johannine Epistles in the church -- The Epistles in the church -- The contemporary significance of the Epistles.

The Johannine Epistles have long been recognized as a vital element to the theology of the New Testament. Usually, it is to the Gospel that the reader turns first to explore that contribution; the First Epistle is treated as a supplement, while 2 and 3 John--because of their brevity--receive little attention. This book allows the Epistles to speak for themselves. It shows that they sound a distinctive note within Johannine theology, in particular, and the thought of the New Testament. Dr. Lieu carefully outlines their most important theological themes, which, when understood in their original setting, are seen to have rich potential for the continuing theology of the Church.

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Judith Lieu is a distinguished New Testament scholar known for her expertise in the Johannine literature (the Gospel of John and the Johannine Epistles) and early Christian identity. She has served in various academic capacities, including as Professor of New Testament Studies at King's College London and later at the University of Cambridge. Her work focuses on the development and articulation of Christian identity in the early church, with a particular interest in how early Christian texts both reflect and contribute to the formation of community boundaries and theological concepts. In "The Theology of the Johannine Epistles," Lieu explores the complex theological themes present in the letters of John, providing insight into the distinctive understanding of community, ethics, and belief within Johannine Christianity. She examines how these epistles articulate a vision of Christian life that is distinctive from and in dialogue with other early Christian traditions. Her work is characterized by careful textual analysis, informed by historical-critical scholarship, and an attentiveness to the socio-religious context of early Christianity. Lieu's scholarship is notable for its interdisciplinary approach, drawing on insights from biblical studies, historical theology, and religious studies to explore the formation of Christian identity and the dynamics of early Christian communities. Her work contributes significantly to the understanding of early Christian literature and its role in the development of Christian theology and ecclesiology. Judith Lieu has published extensively throughout her career, including commentaries, monographs, and numerous articles on various aspects of the New Testament and early Christianity. She is respected for her academic rigor, insightful interpretations of early Christian texts, and contributions to biblical studies.