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Author Jones, Larry Paul, 1952-

Title The symbol of water in the Gospel of John / Larry Paul Jones
Published Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, ©1997

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Description 1 online resource (267 pages)
Series Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 145
Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 145.
Contents Cover; Editorial Board; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION; Chapter 2 WATER AND THE BEGINNING OF THE MINISTRY OF JESUS; Chapter 3 LIVING WATER AND TROUBLED WATERS; Chapter 4 LIVING WATER AND DIVIDED PEOPLE; Chapter 5 WATER AND THE HOUR; Chapter 6 CONCLUSION; Bibliography; Index of References; Index of Authors
Summary This study explores the meaning and function of water as a literary symbol in the Gospel of John. Jones first gives an account of symbol: it points beyond itself, it defies clear and definitive perceptual expression, and it in some way embodies that which it represents. Then he examines the narrative sections of John that involve water, plotting the expanding meaning and function of the symbol as the narrative unfolds. The study concludes that water serves primarily as a symbol of the Spirit and therein symbolizes Jesus. The symbol of water calls a wide variety of readers to a decision and fun
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-255) and indexes
Notes Print version record
SUBJECT Bible. John -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
Bible. John fast
Bibel Johannesevangelium gnd
Bible. New Testament. Évangiles Jean -- Critique, interprétation, etc. ram
Subject Water in the Bible.
Symbolism in the Bible.
RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- New Testament.
RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Jesus, the Gospels & Acts.
Symbolism in the Bible
Water in the Bible
Symbol
Wasser
Johannes (bijbelboek)
Symbolen.
Water.
Eau -- Aspect symbolique.
Eau -- Aspect religieux.
Symbolisme dans la Bible.
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780567108654
0567108651