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Explore the theological significance of The Gospel of John, written for Jewish-Christians and focusing on themes of love, faith, and resurrection. Discover the portrayal of Jesus as the Word of God and the Book of Signs showcasing miracles. Dive into the second half, the Book of Glory, emphasizing Jesus' divinity and teachings on equality and service.
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The Gospel of John Cormac, Daniel, Duncan, Grant http://oyc.yale.edu/religious-studies/rlst-152/lecture-11#ch3
Background • Written to Jewish- Christians expelled from Rome • Written around the end of the first century • Many doubts on the reliability of the Gospel’s sources • Focused on theology • John’s life c. AD 6 – c. 100 • John’s symbol is an eagle
5 Themes • Love • Jesus • Faith • Holy Spirit • Resurrection
No Greater Love • Large message of love in the Gospel • Between • God and people • Jesus and people • God The Father and Jesus The Son
Word of God • Christology is the study of the person Jesus • John sees Jesus as • the “Word of God” or logos • God the Father
Book of Signs • Book is organized around 7 miracles or works, each contain a sign or meaning • Water to Wine • Cure of the Official’s Son • Cure of the Paralytic at the Pool • Feeding of the 5,000 • Walking on water • Cure of blind man • Raising of Lazarus • Gospel contains long discourses after each story • Helps one understand and have faith in the passage
Book of Glory • Gospel of John focuses greatly on God’s revelation • Jesus’ divinity makes God’s invisible power visible • Second half of the Gospel is the Book of Glory • Last Supper Discourses (13-17) • Eucharist seemed shocking to many followers • Jesus mediates the supper between his followers and God like a priest • Jesus preaches equal service from all disciples • Jesus’ Death and Resurrection (18-20) • Depicts the glory of Jesus’ ascension • Tells that Jesus asked his followers to carry on his work
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Conclusion • Questions?
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