A theology of John's Gospel and letters /
Andreas J. K�ostenberger.
- 652 pages ; 24 cm.
- Biblical theology of the New Testament .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 568-614) and indexes.
Johannine theology and the historical setting of John's Gospel and letters -- The genre of John's Gospel and letters -- Linguistic and literary dimensions of John's Gospel and letters -- A literary-theological reading of John's Gospel -- A literary-theological reading of John's letters -- John's worldview and use of Scripture -- The Messiah and his signs -- The Word : creation and new creation -- God : Father, Son, and Spirit -- Salvation history : Jesus' fulfillment of festal symbolism -- The cosmic trial motif : the world, the Jews, and the witnesses to Jesus -- The new Messianic community : divine sovereignty and human responsibility -- The Johannine love ethic -- John's theology of the cross -- John's trinitarian mission theology -- The theology of John and other New Testament voices.
Building on many years of research and study in Johannine literature, Andreas K�ostenberger not only furnishes an exhaustive theology of John's Gospel and letters, but also provides a detailed study of major themes and relates them to the Synoptic Gospels and other New Testament books.--
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