The Gospel of John
By: Jerome H. Neyrey
Series: New Cambridge Bible commentary
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 353
ISBN-13: 9780521828017; 9780521535212
Subjects: Bible. -- N.T. -- John -- Commentaries
Description: This commentary differs from most others in that it does not attempt to repeat all the critical materials which can be found in the larger, major series. Rather it brings to the interpretation of John, materials more literary and rhetorical in nature. It presents full paragraphs on passages, key terms and major motifs. One might say that the 'big picture' is more important here than exacting detail. Readers will be invited into the gospel by noting its typical literary patterns (chiasms, topic statements and development, patterns of double-meaning words), rhetorical commonplaces and discourse (e.g., 'the 'noble' shepherd'; forensic trials: accusations, defense, verdict and sentence). In particular this commentary brings readers into the cultural world of the gospel by presenting materials such as honor and shame, challenge and riposte, gossip, secrecy, and sectarian character of the group.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes