John: A Commentary (New Testament Library)
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (533 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0664221114 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 568 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Good basic commentary on John Good basic commentary on John. But if you want more detail, particularly on language of the gospel this falls a little short.. Five Stars Great commentary. An in depth look at John This is a commentary on the book of John. Thompson starts with an overview of the book of John and explains why it is so different to the synoptic gospels. She explains its history and how other commentators have discussed the gospel. She then starts explaining the gospel with her own translation explaining the Greek and going very deeply into each sectionThis is not a commentary I could appreciate and I can only assume it is aimed at Biblical scholars an
Among her books is The Promise of the Father: Jesus and God in the New Testament, published by Westminster John Knox Press.. She is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Marianne Meye Thompson is George Eldon Ladd Professor of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California
Carroll, Union Presbyterian Seminary.. Clifton Black, Princeton Theological Seminary; M. Eugene Boring, Brite Divinity School; and John T. Thompson’s expert commentary unpacks and illuminates John’s unique witness to Jesuswho he was, what he did, and what that means.The New Testament Library series offers authoritative commentary on every book and major aspect of the New Testament, providing fresh translations based on the best available ancient manuscripts, critical portrayals of the historical world in which the books were created, careful attention to their literary design, and a theologically perceptive exposition of the biblical text. John’s Gospel, Thompson posits, is the product of a social-cultural world whose language, commitments, and contours must be investigated in order to read John’s narrative well. The editorial board consists of C. Almost from the earliest days of the church, John’s distinctive presentation of Jesus has provoked discussion about its place among the other Gospels. One cannot help but see the differences from the Synoptics and wonder about the origins and character of John. In this new volume i
"In this exceptional commentary, Thompson wears her deep scholarship lightly. We are given a clear and fresh vision of John’s portrayal of Jesus and its enduring significance for today. Mary's Seminary & University "Thompson has written a richly rewarding theological commentary that reads the Fourth Gospel first and foremost as a story of Jesus. It will now be my go-to commentary on John."—Michael J. Here is real insight." —Walter Moberly, Professor of Theology and Biblical Interpretation, Durham University"Without neglecting the cultural contexts of this most 'spiritual' Gospel, Thompson demonstrates the depth of the Gospel's scriptu