
- 293 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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
- Cover
- Editorial Board
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- CONTENTS
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- Chapter 1 THE DISCONCERTING GOSPEL
- Chapter 2 THE THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
- Chapter 3 THE LITERARY CONTEXT
- Chapter 4 THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT
- Chapter 5 RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY I: SCENES OF VIOLENCE
- Chapter 6 RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY II: THE VICTIM'S SELF-COGNIZANCE
- Chapter 7 RELATIONSHIP WITH DEATH I: FACING THE HOUR
- Chapter 8 RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DISCIPLES I: DEPARTURE
- Chapter 9 RELATIONSHIP WITH DEATH II: EMBRACING THE HOUR
- Chapter 10 RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DISCIPLES II: REUNION
- Chapter 11 THE DISCONCERTING OUTCOME
- Bibliography
- Index of References
- Index of Authors