{"product_id":"1-2-and-3-john-john-painter-9780814658123","title":"1, 2, and 3 John","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Johannine Epistles are today read as an important part of the Johannine literature. Yet the meaning of the text is often unclear. Part of the problem arises because, although 1 John is called an Epistle, it lacks the formal marks of an Epistle. In \u003ci\u003e1, 2, and 3 John\u003c\/i\u003e, John Painter illuminates the relationship 1, 2, and 3 John have to each other and to the Gospel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePainter explains the historical context of the Johannine Epistles using a socio-rhetorical approach. The writings are shown to reflect a situation of conflict and schism within the Johannine community; they seek to persuade the readers of the truth of the writer's message. In this truth, the readers are encouraged to abide if they would have the assurance of eternal life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePainter also examines the inseparable connection between belief and ethical life in active love for one another. Through the socio-rhetorical approach Painter brings to light the continuing relevance of these writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e1, 2, and 3 John\u003c\/i\u003e is divided into two parts. Chapters under \u003ci\u003e1 John\u003c\/i\u003e are \"Introduction to the Exegesis of 1 John,\" \"Outline of 1 John,\" \"First Presentation of the Two Tests (1:6-2:27),\" \"\u003ci\u003eExcursus\u003c\/i\u003e: Sin and Sinlessness,\" \"\u003ci\u003eExcursus\u003c\/i\u003e: Love of the Brother\/Sister: of One Another,\" \"\u003ci\u003eExcursus: \u003c\/i\u003e The Antichrist,\" \"Second Presentation of the Two Tests (2:28-4:6),\" \"Third Presentation of the Two Tests (4:7-5:12),\" \"Conclusion (5:13-21), and \" \u003ci\u003eExcursus: \u003c\/i\u003e 'A Sin Unto Death.'\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters under \u003ci\u003e2 and 3 John\u003c\/i\u003e are \"2 John,\" \"Introduction to the Exegesis of 2 John,\" \"Outline of 2 John,\" \"Prescripti 2 John 1-3,\" \"Body of the Letter (4-11),\" \"Notice of Intention to Visit (12),\" and \"Final Greetings (13),\" \"3 John,\" \"Introduction to the Exegesis of 3 John,\" \"Outline of 3 John,\" \"Prescript: 3 John 1-2,\" \"Body of Letter (3-12),\" and \"Final Greetings (13-15).\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Painter is the Foundation Professor of Theology at Charles Sturt University in Canberra, Australia.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Painter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0814658121\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780814658123\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Liturgical Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.34h x 6.33w x 1.49d","brand":"John Painter","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48443708702975,"sku":"9780814658123","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_309bd9d6-3e7e-4ab0-a833-217da16d17b4.jpg?v=1777207294","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/1-2-and-3-john-john-painter-9780814658123","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}