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Informationen zum Autor By Paul J. McCarren, SJ Klappentext The books in the Simple Guide to the Gospels series provide accessible new translations of each gospel to help readers understand the important-but often missed-lessons within. Each section includes scripture and brief, engaging commentary about life in early Christianity and today. The books are available individually or as a set. Zusammenfassung The books in the Simple Guide to the Gospels series provide accessible new translations of each gospel to help readers understand the important—but often missed—lessons within. Each section includes scripture and brief, engaging commentary about life in early Christianity and today. The books are available individually or as a set. Inhaltsverzeichnis IntroductionWho needs a simple guide to John's Gospel?A simple messageSome big questions addressed by John's GospelAcknowledgmentsChapter 1 - Early Days Near the Jordan; the First Followers1:1-18 - The evangelist's introduction1:19-28 - John the Baptist is challenged by the Jerusalem authorities1:29-34 - The Baptist recognizes Jesus as "the Lamb of God"1:35-42 - Jesus attracts disciples1:43-51 - Jesus tries to raise his disciples' expectationsChapter 2 - Jesus at a Wedding in Galilee; Jesus Visiting Jerusalem2:1-12 - God's glory revealed in Jesus' response to a need at Cana2:13-25 - During Passover in Jerusalem, Jesus challenges merchants in the TempleChapter 3 - Nicodemus is Baffled - Comments - the Baptist's Disciples are Baffled - Comments3:1-15 - Jesus, in Jerusalem, points out Nicodemus' lack of faith3:16-21 - The evangelist comments on Jesus' desire to give us divine light3:22-30 - John the Baptist tells his disciples to delight in Jesus' teaching3:31-36 - The evangelist comments about Jesus' wordsChapter 4 - Acceptance by Samaritans; Acceptance by a Royal Official4:1-26 - A Samaritan woman is invited to believe in Jesus . . . 4:27-30 . . . The woman gives witness to her belief4:31-45 - Jesus visits the woman's town4:46-54 - One of Herod's officials believes Jesus' teaching because of a healingChapter 5 - Jerusalem Authorities Shocked by Jesus' Belief in His Relationship with God5:1-16 - Jesus heals a sick man on the Sabbath - Protests5:17-30 - Jesus defends his work as God's work5:31-47 - Jesus continues to defend his relationship with the FatherChapter 6 - Jesus Scandalizes His Fellow Galileans with the Gift of Himself6:1-15 - By giving thanks to God, Jesus feeds a hungry crowd6:16-21 - Jesus tells his disciples there is no need to fear6:22-35 - The well-fed crowd wants free food, not divine food6:35-51 - The crowd won't believe Jesus' offer to feed them true bread6:51-59 - Jesus pleads with the crowd to let him feed them properly6:60-71 - Even some disciples refuse Jesus' offerChapter 7 - In Jerusalem, Jesus Again Proclaims God Is the Only Source of Life7:1-31 - Jesus rejects worldly success; in Jerusalem, he preaches scripture7:32-36 - The authorities want Jesus arrested; people still listen7:37-53 - Jesus says he's the source of living water; some believe, some don'tChapter 8 - Jesus, Still in Jerusalem, Is Heckled and Threatened8:1-11 - Jesus is asked to make a judgment based on the Law 8:12-20 - Jesus once more defends his right to teach 8:21-30 - Jesus teaches that sin-turning from God-is death8:30-43 - Discipleship described as a struggle with sin8:44-59 - Jesus teaches about wickedness; the crowd rejects his teachingChapter 9 - Jesus Teaches by Healing a Blind Man9:1-12 - Jesus and his disciples encounter a blind man9:13-23 - Interrogation of the man who had been born blind9:24-34 - The interrogation continues9:35-41 - Jesus asks the newly-sighted man if he believesChapter 10 - Jesus Asks His Listeners Whom They Want to Follow; Another Feast10:1-10 - Even sheep know wh...
