The Figure of Abraham in John 8: Text and Intertext

by Ruth Sheridan

In the Gospel of John, the character of Jesus repeatedly comes into conflict with a group pejoratively designated as 'the Jews'. In chapter 8 of the Gospel this conflict could be said to reach a head, with Jesus labeling the Jews as children 'of the devil' (8:44) - a verse often cited as epitomizing early Christian anti-Judaism.

Using methods derived from modern and post-modern literary criticism Ruth Sheridan examines textual allusions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567702111
• ISBN13: 9780567702111
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"