Table Of ContentContents Preface to the Second EditionPreface to the First Edition Part 1: Before You Begin 1. History of Interpretation2. Who Wrote the Gospel of John?3. How the Fourth Gospel Was Built4. Johannine Style Part 2: Strategies for Interpretation 5. The Text6. The Literary Context7. Building a Bibliography8. The Cultural Context9. Word Studies in John: Part 1--Word Searches10. Word Studies in John: Part 2--Word Meanings Part 3: Preaching and Teaching from the Fourth Gospel 11. The Problem of Horizons12. Preaching from John13. CommentariesIndexes
SynopsisIn this revised and expanded edition, a respected New Testament scholar provides helpful guidance for interpreting the Gospel of John., This tried and true classroom favorite by respected New Testament scholar Gary Burge has been praised for its usefulness. The expanded second edition has been revised throughout to take account of current scholarship and introduces software tools that have become available since the original edition was published. Combining original insight with how-to guidance, this textbook helps students interpret the Gospel of John and apply it in teaching and preaching.