Title The Johannine world : reflections on the theology of the Fourth Gospel and contemporary society / David J. Hawkin

Published Albany : State University of New York Press, ©1996

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 183 pages) Series SUNY series in religious studies SUNY series in religious studies. Contents Introduction : The Johannine enigma -- 1. Understanding the context of the Johannine enigma -- 2. Understanding the fourth Gospel -- 3. Understanding the modern context -- 4. Politics of eternity : Johannine theology today Summary "This book argues that within the pages of the Gospel of St. John, one can discern a twofold purpose: on the one hand to secure acceptance within the Church for a unique and radical theology, and on the other hand offering a sustained and unrelenting critique of all ideology." "The Johannine World reassesses some of the recent trends in Johannine scholarship. In much of the discussion, the self-understanding of the community behind the Gospel has either been simply ignored or inadequately understood. A close examination of the Gospel of John reveals, however, that this community self-consciously defined itself as within the broad stream of the Christian tradition. The theology of the Gospel of John is thus not sectarian. Its unique nature lies rather in the fact that it orchestrates themes and motifs such as "truth," "paraclete," and "beloved disciple" to secure acceptance while its sustained theology of revelation offers an unrelenting critique of the ideology of the world. The Gospel thus argues for its own acceptance within the Church but rejects acceptance of the world."--Jacket Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-178) and index Notes English Print version record SUBJECT Bible. John -- Theology Bible. John -- Theology. cct Bible. John fast Bibel Johannesevangelium gnd Subject Church and the world -- Biblical teaching RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- New Testament. RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Jesus, the Gospels & Acts. Church and the world -- Biblical teaching. Church and the world -- Biblical teaching Theology Exegese Geschichte Kirche Gesellschaft Form Electronic book ISBN 9781438406169 1438406169 9780585042978 0585042977

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