Skinner, Christopher W.
Reading John
- ISBN 13:
- 9781610978033
- author:
- Skinner, Christopher W.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cascade Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 166
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 12.7 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, General, Religion,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Gospel of John is often at the centre of discussions about the Bible and its relation to Christian theology. However, readers frequently fail to understand it as an autonomous text with its own unique story to tell. This book aims to help readers appreciate the historical context and literary features of the Gospel of John, enabling them to become better, more perceptive readers. By examining the narrative's rhetoric from beginning to end, this book provides a road map for appreciating the Gospel's uniqueness. It helps readers to distinguish between the text's own story and other accounts of Jesus' life, allowing for a deeper understanding of its significance in Christian doctrine and devotion. This book is designed to assist readers in tracing the narrative's features and historical context, providing a more nuanced appreciation of the Gospel of John.