The Gospel of John (as distinct from the "synoptic gospels") is the most esoteric and challenging account of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. John, whose identity has been much debated, mysteriously refers to himself as "the disciple whom Jesus loved." However, didn't Jesus love each of the twelve Apostles? Indeed, did he not love all humankind? Nonetheless, the Gospel says that Jesus "loved him," speaking only of Lazarus. In...