Extremely thorough and balanced discussions of various interpretations. Posits that the gospel was composed in five stages. The final redactor emphasized certain elements that were already present in the text. Numerous references to Jewish sources and the Synoptic gospels. He includes Revelation among the Johannine writings.
Bibliographies appear at the end of each section.
Developments of his views appear in his book The Community of the Beloved Disciple . A Study in Literary Design . A major study of John's gospel as literature. Helpful discussion of narrator, plot, characters, and literary devices like irony, misunderstanding, and use of symbols. Concludes with comments on John's intended readers.