Westminster Bible Companion: John

by Gail R. O'Day; Susan E. Hylen

Publisher:

Westminster John Knox

, 2006

Overview

The Gospel of John is one of the most beloved books in the Christian canon. Its stories and images have long captured the imaginations of Christians. Not only is it one of the most popular writings of the New Testament, but many aspects of its style and outlook are distinctive. In this clear, thorough, and accessible commentary on the Gospel of John, scholars Gail O'Day and Susan Hylen explore and explain this Gospel's distinctive qualities.

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Key Features

• Provides a thorough introduction to and a critical reading of John
• Unfolds the various contexts and principles found in Scripture
• Helps prepare pastors, students, and laity relay the Bible's teaching in a clear way

Contents

• The Prelude to Jesus’ Ministry
• “Greater Things”: The Opening of Jesus’ Ministry
• Jesus and Nicodemus
• The Final Witness of John the Baptist
• Jesus in Samaria
• Jesus Heals an Official’s Son
• Jesus Heals on the Sabbath
• The Bread of Life
• Jesus at the Festival of Booths
• Jesus Heals a Man Blind from Birth
• Jesus the Gate and the Shepherd
• The Raising of Lazarus
• The Prelude to Jesus’ Hour
• The Last Supper
• The Farewell Discourse
• Jesus’ Arrest and Trial
• The Crucifixion and Burial
• The Resurrection
• A Resurrection Appearance in Galilee

Product Details

• Title: John
• Authors: Gail R. O'Day, Susan E. Hylen
• Series: Westminster Bible Companion
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox
• Print Publication Date: 2006
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Pages: 216
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. John › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:WBCS64JN
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2020-10-26T20:54:16Z

About the Authors

Gail R. O'Day is Associate Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs and A. H. Shatford Professor of Preaching and New Testament at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. She is the author of many books on John, including the volume in New Interpreter's Bible. She is also co-editor of The Access Bible.

Susan E. Hylen is Mellon Assistant Professor of New Testament at Vanderbilt University.

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