Title: The secret identity of the Beloved Disciple /
Authors: Grassi, Joseph A.
Publisher: Paulist Press,
Year: 1992
Subjects: Beloved Disciple.; John,; Bible. Biography.; Bible. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Contents: The illusion of John the Apostle, Son of Zebedee as the Beloved Disciple -- Qualifications of other candidates for an unusual position -- The role and community of the Beloved Disciple -- Key to a new approach: The journey structure of the Fourth Gospel -- The Beloved Disciple as Jesus' successor and son, modeled on Joseph, beloved son and successor of Jacob -- The priestly connection and its significance -- A young lad, five loaves, two fish, and Jesus' most difficult saying -- The mother of Jesus and of the Beloved Disciple -- Disciple of love and model of relationships -- A mystical and creative genius -- The historicity of the fourth gospel portrait of the Beloved Disciple -- Clues to the Beloved Disciple in the Synoptic Gospels -- Putting together the clues: A composite portrait of the Beloved Disciple -- The eclipse of the Beloved Disciple and his significance today.