John (NTL): A Commentary

Almost from the earliest days of the church Johns distinctive presentation of Jesus has provoked discussion about its place among the other Gospels. One cannot help but see the differences from the Synoptics and wonder about the origins and character of John. In this new volume in the New Testament Library series Marianne Meye Thompson explores the ministry and significance of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the Gospel of John paying special attention to the social cultural and historical contexts that produced it. Johns Gospel Thompson posits is the product of a social-cultural world whose language commitments and contours must be investigated in order to read Johns narrative well. In doing so Thompson studies the narrative structure central themes and theological and rhetorical arguments found in the Fourth Gospel. Thompsons expert commentary unpacks and illuminates Johns unique witness to Jesusâ€who he was what he did and what that means. The New Testament Library series offers authoritative commentary on every book and major aspect of the New Testament providing fresh translations based on the best available ancient manuscripts critical portrayals of the historical world in which the books were created careful attention to their literary design and a theologically perceptive exposition of the biblical text. The contributors are scholars of international standing. The editorial board consists of C. Clifton Black Princeton Theological Seminary; M. Eugene Boring Brite Divinity School; and John T. Carroll Union Presbyterian Seminary.