Encountering Jesus : character studies in the Gospel of John /

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Applying a comprehensive theory of character to the Gospel of John, Cornelis Bennema provides a fresh analysis of the characters and their responses to Jesus. While the majority of scholars view most Johannine characters as "flat," Bennema demonstrates that many are complex, developing, an...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Bennema, Cornelis, 1964- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Fortress Press, 2014.
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Jesus Christ > Friends and associates.
Jesus Christ.
Bible. > John > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. > John.
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > Jesus, the Gospels & Acts.
RELIGION > Biblical Studies > New Testament.
Friendship.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Jesus: the life-giving revealer
  • John: witness par excellence
  • The world: enveloped in darkness but loved by God
  • "The Jews": Jesus' opponents par excellence
  • Andrew and Philip: finders of people
  • Simon Peter: a shepherd in the making
  • Nathanael: the genuine Israelite
  • The mother of Jesus: a catalyst in his ministry
  • Nicodemus: in the twilight zone
  • The Samaritan woman: an unexpected bride
  • The Royal Official: His Word Is Enough for Me
  • The invalid at the pool: a lame response
  • The crowd: a faceless, divided mass
  • The twelve: slow but sticky
  • Judas Iscariot: the black sheep of the family
  • The man born blind: once I was blind but now I see
  • Martha: the ideal Johannine confessor
  • Mary of Bethany: at Jesus' feet
  • Lazarus: the dead shall hear his voice
  • Thomas: let me see and touch
  • The beloved disciple: the unique eyewitness
  • Pilate: securing a hollow victory
  • Mary Magdalene: Recognizing the Shepherd's Voice-- Joseph of Arimathea: faith and fear.

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