Exploring the Gospel of John

Brief Description: Every aspect of the study of John is represented in this book, including the historical origins of the Johannine community, the religious traditions in the gospel within and beyond early Christianity, the Fourth Gospel's literary dimensions and theological concerns, and the distinctive challenges presented by the Gospel's interpretation. Brief Description: For searchers, it summarizes the modern history of Johannine scholarship as it points the way for its advancement in the next century. It offers a comprehensive, up to date, and reliable guide to this important New Testament book. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Contributor Bio:  Smith, D Moody Moody Smith, a George Washington Ivey Professor of New Testament at The Divinity School, Duke University. Contributor Bio:  Culpepper, R Alan R. Alan Culpepper is Dean of the McAfee School of theology, Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia. Contributor Bio:  Black, C Clifton C. Clifton Black is Otto A. Piper Professor of Biblical Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary. He is a contributor to the New Interpreters Bible, and is the author of the volume on Mark in the Abingdon New Testament Commentary Series.