
- 144 pages
- English
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Reflections on the Gospel of John
About this book
The Gospel of John occupies a special place among the four Gospels. Not only is it precise in its historical details and its descriptions of the events of Jesus' life and work – lending support to its claim of being an eye-witness account – but it also offers a deep insight into the person of Jesus Christ through his questions, statements and other utterances.
In this perceptive book, Christian Community priest Johannes Lauten reflects upon the many layers of meaning in John's Gospel. He explores some of the less well-known figures surrounding Christ, examines recurring words and phrases such as the 'Son of Man' and the seven 'I am' statements, and illuminates themes like knowledge, faith, the workings of grace and Christ's path to the Cross.
Lauten also considers the origins of the gospel and questions the accepted notion that it was written by John, the son of Zebedee and the brother of James. He suggests that the account of the raising of Lazarus, a story not recorded in the other gospels, holds the key to the true identity of the 'disciple whom Jesus loved'.
his thought-provoking book will be of interest to biblical scholars and those wishing to gain a deeper insight into the central meaning of Christianity.
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- 1: Who is the Writer of John’s Gospel?
- 2: The Disciple Whom the Lord Loved
- 3: Encounters with Christ
- 4: God’s Questions for Human Beings
- 5: The Secret of the Centre
- 6: The Tidings of Becoming
- 7: Not Yet
- 8: The Working of Grace
- 9: Becoming the Son of Man
- 10: I Am
- 11: Jesus Christ’s Path to the Cross
- 12: An Easter Path
- 13: Christ, the Coming One
- 14: Remain in Me and I in You
- 15: The Human Being: God’s Dwelling
- 16: Knowledge and Faith
- Bibliography
- Copyright