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The Enigmatic Passage: John 7:53-8:11 Textual Analysis

Delve into the mystery behind the contested passage in the Bible, examining its textual history, potential removal, and religious implications. Uncover the conflicting perspectives and historical context that surround this enigmatic scriptural account. Explore the ethical, theological, and narrative aspects of this pivotal text.

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The Enigmatic Passage: John 7:53-8:11 Textual Analysis

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  1. The Third Handwriting

  2. Prophets wrote Bible;God inspired (2 Tim.3:16-17) Content: unknown Consequence: love At least three times, God wrote without benefit of man 1. Law on Sinai, Ex.31:18 [34:28] 2. Judgment in Palace, Dn.5:5, 24 3. Love on Temple floor, Jn.7:53-8:11

  3. I.Textual Criticism

  4. Many versions mark passagewith brackets 53[[They went each to his own house, 8:1but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives . . . 11She said,“No one Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.”]] Why?

  5. The evidence against Passage appears in most medieval MSS; missing from most early MSS (except ‘D’ – 6th Century) All early church ‘fathers’ omit it… Many later MSS mark it w. asterisks (*)or obeli ( – or ÷ ): doubtful authenticity

  6. The evidence for It was removed from gospel because “some were of slight faith, and to avoid scandal” [Jesus seemed too lenient (light view of adultery)] Didymus the Blind (4th Century) Apostolic Constitutions (375) Jerome (d. 420) included it in L. Vulgate Ambrose (d. 397) Augustine (d. 430)

  7. The evidence for Papias “expounded another story about a woman who was accused before the Lord of many sins, which the Gospel according to the Hebrews contains” – Eusebius ■ Didymus the Blind (4th Century) ■ Apostolic Constitutions (375) ■ Jerome (d. 420) included it in L. Vulgate ■ Ambrose (d. 397) ■ Augustine (d. 430) Eusebius (d. 340?)

  8. Conclusion • ‘There is little reason for doubting that the event here described occurred’ – Carson • Many place it after Jn.7:44 / 36 / 21:25 / Lk.21:38 • The account has “all the earmarks of historical veracity” – Metzger • John 20:30-31

  9. I. Textual Criticism II.Temple Conflict

  10. Outer court: venue for scribesto teach students, 7:53-8:2 1If He spurns stoning:breaks Law of Moses; encourages people to commit adultery 2If He defends Law:unloving to friends; infringes on Roman Law (18:31-32) ▪ Opponents mingled w. disciples, 3-4a ▪ Woman certainly caught in sin, 4b ▪ Law: ‘stone such women,’ 5-6a

  11. Outer court: venue for scribesto teach students, 7:53-8:2 What He said is clear ‘Stone her – if you are w/o sin,’ 7 You answer to the Romans! ▪ Opponents mingled w. disciples, 3-4a ▪ Woman certainly caught in sin, 4b ▪ Law: ‘stone such women,’ 5-6a ▪ He writes; we don’t know what, 6b-8

  12. Outer court: venue for scribesto teach students, 7:53-8:2 ▪ Opponents mingled w. disciples, 3-4a ▪ Woman certainly caught in sin, 4b ▪ Law: ‘stone such women’ – Agree? 5-6a ▪ He writes; Jews smell blood. 6b-8 ▪ Old sinners have more to repent of, 9-11

  13. I. Textual Criticism II. Temple Conflict III.Twofold Correction

  14. 1. The Saving Lord • Sacrificial love of souls • Intense hatred for sin • Unfathomable wisdom • Deep insight into minds of men • Condemns both • Compassionate to both (11; Mt.23:37)

  15. 1. The Saving Lord2. The Sinful Woman “She deserves none!” ▪James 2:13 ▪“Hate sin, love sinner” ▪Husband died…? ▪Hosea 1-3 (2:23). Mt.18 Guilty as charged! Pharisees use & abuse her; no pity

  16. 1. The Saving Lord2. The Sinful Woman “She deserves none!” • “Sin no more” ismerciful (5:14; Hb.10) • Popular advice is unmerciful: • “Do not judge” – Jn.7:24; 8:11 • “Do not discipline” – 2 Thess.3 • “Love everyone” (= tolerance) Guilty as charged! Pharisees use & abuse her; no pity

  17. 1. The Saving Lord2. The Sinful Woman3. The Scheming Pharisees Hypocrites easily see sins in enemies (Jesus) or ‘filthy’ (woman).Their own hypocrisy eludes them. Hypocritical double standard: release adulterous man in order to murder the only Innocent Man • Main purpose: destroy Jesus • Selective indignation: where is the man? • Full of hate, yet convicted by conscience • Foretaste of Judgment w/o partiality • Forewarning by Conscience to repent

  18. 1. The Saving Lord2. The Sinful Woman3. The Scheming Pharisees Genesis 3 Genesis 42 Daniel 5 Mark 6 Acts 24 John 8 • Foretaste of Judgment w/o partiality • Forewarning by Conscience to repent • Flight speaks louder than words

  19. What to do with sin? We choose Law: stone her! Hopeless. Jn.1:17 Sinners: excuse behavior. Must repent or perish, Jn.8:31-32 Accusers: say anything to kill Jesus. Jn.3; 7:24 Jesus: did not condemn her; did not condone her sin. Lk.19:10; Jn.8:16

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