The Gospel of John (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521535212)

This 2007 commentary differs from most others in that it does not attempt to repeat all the critical materials which can be found in the larger, major series. Rather it brings to the interpretation of John, materials more literary and rhetorical in nature. It presents full paragraphs on passages, key terms and major motifs. One might say that the 'big picture' is more important here than exacting detail. Readers will be invited into the gospel by noting its typical literary patterns (chiasms, topic statements and development, patterns of double-meaning words), rhetorical commonplaces and discourse (e.g., 'the 'noble' shepherd'; forensic trials: accusations, defense, verdict and sentence). In particular this commentary brings readers into the cultural world of the gospel by presenting materials such as honor and shame, challenge and riposte, gossip, secrecy, and sectarian character of the group. This is a very accessible reading of John.

Author: Jerome H. Neyrey
ISBN-10: 0521535212
ISBN-13: 9780521535212
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/30/2006
Pages: 374
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.96h x 6.04w x 0.80d