Gospel of John and Judaism

by C. K. Barrett

Publisher:

SPCK

, 1975

Overview

In this book, C. K. Barrett applies his encyclopedic knowledge of first-century Judaism to the Gospel of John. Referencing Jewish, Roman, and extra-biblical Christian texts, Barrett sheds light on beliefs and customs from John’s time, assisting the reader in understanding the message of John’s Gospel.

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Key Features

• Assists the reader in understanding the message of John’s Gospel
• References Jewish, Roman, and extra-biblical Christian texts
• Sheds light on beliefs and customs from John’s time

Contents

• The Environment and Purpose of the Fourth Gospel
• Language and Provenance of the Fourth Gospel
• Judaism in the Johannine Period
• The Fourth Gospel and Judaism

Product Details

• Title: The Gospel of John and Judaism
• Author: C. K. Barrett
• Series: The Franz Delitzsch Lectures, University of Münster, 1967
• Publisher: SPCK
• Print Publication Date: 1975
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Pages: 101
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. N.T. John › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Jews in the New Testament
• Resource ID: LLS:GSPLJNJUDBARRETT
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T03:45:32Z

About C. K. Barrett

C. K. Barrett (1917–2011) was emeritus professor of divinity at the University of Durham in England, and a determined Methodist. His work is held in very high regard and is featured prominently in many contemporary publications.

C. K. (Charles Kingsley) Barrett first studied at Shebbear College but soon transferred to Pembroke College to study theology. Barrett then trained for the Methodist ministry at Wesley House in Cambridge. In 1945, he was appointed lecturer in divinity at the University of Durham where he was eventually elected professor in 1958.

Barrett was especially known for having authored numerous scholarly articles and books, including commentaries on The Epistle to the Romans, The First Epistle to the Corinthians, and The Second Epistle to the Corinthians in the Black’s New Testament Commentary (BNTC) series, as well as On Paul: Essays on His Life, Work, and Influence in the Early Church and the titles in Select Works of C. K. Barrett (7 vols.).