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Subject(s)

• Violence in the Bible [Browse]
• Bible John—Criticism, interpretation, etc [Browse]

Series

• Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 161. [More in this series]
• Gender, culture, theory ; 5. [More in this series]
• Gender, culture, theory ; 5 [More in this series]

Summary note

This study explores the dynamics of violence within John's Gospel, focusing on the portrayal of the character of Jesus. It offers an understanding of the Johannine Jesus that counters the traditional model of a serene figure who maintains sovereign control over his environment. Establishing the prevalence of material indicating opposition to Jesus, it argues that his experience and perception of victimization are key to his identity. Furthermore, it is suggested that Jesus colludes with his victimizers, raising the issue of who is responsible for his betrayal and death. Drawing on the discipli

Notes

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Sheffield, 1995.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references (pages [267]-281) and indexes.

Source of description

Description based on print version record.

Contents

• CONTENTS; Preface; Abbreviations; Chapter 1; THE DISCONCERTING GOSPEL; Chapter 2; THE THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT; Chapter 3; THE LITERARY CONTEXT; Chapter 4; THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT; Chapter 5; RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY I: SCENES OF VIOLENCE; Chapter 6; RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY II: THE VICTIM'S SELF-COGNIZANCE; Chapter 7; RELATIONSHIP WITH DEATH I: FACING THE HOUR; Chapter 8; RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DISCIPLES I: DEPARTURE; Chapter 9; RELATIONSHIP WITH DEATH II: EMBRACING THE HOUR; Chapter 10; RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DISCIPLES II: REUNION; Chapter 11; THE DISCONCERTING OUTCOME; Bibliography
• Index of ReferencesIndex of Authors

ISBN

• 1-283-19364-7
• 9786613193643
• 0-567-14379-1

OCLC

745866699

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