Reading John Through Johannine Lenses

In this book, Stan Harstine examines three passages in the Gospel of John in order to illustrate how diachronic and synchronic methodological approaches produce distinct results. Using Leitwörter from the gospel's opening verses to shape an interpretive lens, Harstine identifies these passages as crucial transition points in the plot of the Gospel.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Identifying Johannine Lenses in The Prologue
Chapter 2: Reading John with Two Thematic Lenses
Chapter 3: Viewing John 5 Through Assorted Lenses
Chapter 4: Viewing John 12 Through Assorted Lenses
Chapter 5: Viewing John 17 Through Assorted Lenses
Chapter 6: Closing Observations

About the author

Stan Harstine is professor of religion at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas.

Summary

In this book, Stan Harstine examines three passages in the Gospel of John in order to illustrate how diachronic and synchronic methodological approaches produce distinct results. Using Leitwrter from the gospels opening verses to shape an interpretive lens, Harstine identifies these passages as crucial transition points in the plot of the Gospel.

Product details

• Authors: Stan Harstine, Harstine Stan
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2022
• EAN: 9781978712935
• ISBN: 978-1-978712-93-5
• No. of pages: 144
• Series: Interpreting Johannine Literature; INTERPRETING JOHANNINE LITERAT
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; LITERARY CRITICISM / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Exegesis & Hermeneutics, Christianity, Literature: history & criticism, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Criticism & Exegesis Of Sacred Texts