Abiding Words: The Use of Scripture in the Gospel of John

by Alicia Myers and Bruce Schuchard

Like the other New Testament Gospels, the Gospel of John repeatedly appeals to Scripture (Old Testament). Preferring allusions and "echoes" alongside more explicit quotations, however, the Gospel of John weaves Scripture as an authoritative source concerning its story of Jesus. Yet, this is the same Gospel that is often regarded as antagonistic toward "the Jews," especially the Jewish religious leaders, depicted within it. Bringing together voices...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1628370947
• ISBN13: 9781628370942
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: SBL Press
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"