Courting Betrayal
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Courting Betrayal

Jesus as Victim in the Gospel of John

  1. 293 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Courting Betrayal

Jesus as Victim in the Gospel of John

About this book

This study explores the dynamics of violence within John's Gospel, focusing on the portrayal of the character of Jesus. It offers an understanding of the Johannine Jesus that counters the traditional model of a serene figure who maintains sovereign control over his environment. Establishing the prevalence of material indicating opposition to Jesus, it argues that his experience and perception of victimization are key to his identity. Furthermore, it is suggested that Jesus colludes with his victimizers, raising the issue of who is responsible for his betrayal and death. Drawing on the disciplines of victimology, literary criticism and liberation theology, the work comprises targeted exegesis of substantial portions of the Gospel, revealing the prominence of the theme of violence and raising a number of christological questions.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Editorial Board
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. CONTENTS
  7. Preface
  8. Abbreviations
  9. Chapter 1 THE DISCONCERTING GOSPEL
  10. Chapter 2 THE THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
  11. Chapter 3 THE LITERARY CONTEXT
  12. Chapter 4 THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT
  13. Chapter 5 RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY I: SCENES OF VIOLENCE
  14. Chapter 6 RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY II: THE VICTIM'S SELF-COGNIZANCE
  15. Chapter 7 RELATIONSHIP WITH DEATH I: FACING THE HOUR
  16. Chapter 8 RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DISCIPLES I: DEPARTURE
  17. Chapter 9 RELATIONSHIP WITH DEATH II: EMBRACING THE HOUR
  18. Chapter 10 RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DISCIPLES II: REUNION
  19. Chapter 11 THE DISCONCERTING OUTCOME
  20. Bibliography
  21. Index of References
  22. Index of Authors