From Tomb to Text: The Body of Jesus in the Book of John

by Christina Petterson

Book Overview

The idea of writing plays a central role in John. Apart from the many references to scriptural texts, John emphasizes the role of writing in the inscription on the cross and in its own production. Petterson's From Tomb to Text examines what this means for the understanding of the Johannine Jesus in two interrelated ways. First Petterson takes these claims to revelation through writing seriously, noting the immense effort expended by biblical scholars...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567682552
• ISBN13: 9780567682550
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"