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1 The Gospel according to John
Background author: “John”, possibly a follower of the “Beloved Disciple” audience: Hellenized Jewish Christians of the Diaspora date: AD

2 The Gospel according to John
Contrast with Synoptics no narrative parables significant unique material longer ministry/multiple visits to Jerusalem “high” christology longer dialogues/fewer brief sayings realized eschatology

3 The Gospel according to John
Cultural highlights Judaism Council of Jamnia (shemoneh Esreh, minim) progressive expulsion from synagogues (Jn 9.22,12.42, 16.2) Rome Emperors Domitian, Nerva and Trajan Pliny the Younger Wisdom traditions logos creative aspect glory of God light Polemics John the Baptist “the Jews” gnosticism/docetism

4 The Gospel according to John
Structure of John's Gospel Prologue Book of Signs Book of Glory 13-20 Epilogue 21

5 The Gospel according to John
The Prologue Pre-existent creative Word of God Incarnation Law/Grace and Truth Light and Life

6 The Gospel according to John
The Book of Signs Lamb of God Follow Me references to Daniel and Gen 2 First Sign: The Wedding at Cana Cleansing the Temple 3 Nicodemus Commentary and Testimony

7 The Gospel according to John
The Book of Signs 4 The Samaritan Woman Second Sign: the Official's Son 5 Third Sign : Paralytic on Sabbath Discourse on Authority 6 Fourth Sign: Feeding the 5000 (institution of Eucharist) Fifth Sign: walking on water I Am the Bread of Life

8 The Gospel according to John
The Book of Signs 7 More on Authority I Am the Living Water 8 The Adulteress I Am the Light of the World Before Abraham was, I AM 9 Sixth Sign: The Man born Blind

9 The Gospel according to John
The Book of Signs 10 I am the sheep-gate I am the good shepherd Transition begins 11 Seventh Sign: Raising of Lazarus I am the Resurrection and the Life Plots against Jesus 12 Mary and Judas Plot against Lazarus Triumphal Entry The Hour has Come

10 The Gospel according to John
Book of Glory 13 The Last Supper Service Betrayal Love one another

11 The Gospel according to John
The Book of Glory 14 Final Discourse part 1: Reassurance 15-16 I am the Vine Final Discourse part 2: Persecution, Consolation 17 Final Discourse part 3: Invocation (the Priestly Prayer)

12 The Gospel according to John
The Book of Glory 18-19 The Passion Arrest Caiaphas Roman Trial Crucifixion Burial 20 Resurrection 21 Epilogue


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