The Gospel of John: A Modern Bible Commentary
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The Gospel of John - BookCaps
The Gospel of John:
A Modern Bible Commentary
By BookCaps Study Guides
© 2011 by Golgotha Press, Inc.
Published at SmashWords
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About BookCaps Bible Commentaries
BookCaps Bible Commentaries are non-denomination study guides for people who are just getting into the Bible for the first time, or who just want to know a little more.
Each commentary, looks at the historical context behind the book, the themes, who wrote them., and study questions. A chapter summary of each chapter of the book is also included.
To find out more about this series and other BookCaps books, visit: BookCaps.com.
Introduction
John is a special book in the Bible and is a bit different from the other gospels. John really looks at three questions that involve Jesus: (a) Who is Jesus, (b) What did he do to prove that he was the son of God, and (c) What was the relationship between the followers of Jesus and those were against him? (The Learning Bible, 1995). Light and darkness are important concepts in the book of John and relates to the relationships that Jesus experienced, on earth.
The Author of the Gospel of John
The book of John is credited to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee, and brother of James. It appears that he was from a family of fishermen and that the family made a good living. He was also known as a Son of Thunder
. Jesus also called James a Son of Thunder,
as well. The name of John
was common in the time of Jesus, and it is really hard to determine who this John actually was, but holding to Christian tradition, John the Apostle will be considered as the author of the book. John and his brother James were the first disciples that Jesus called so he was there from the very beginning of the ministry of Jesus. Johannine authorship has been under dispute for over the last century.
The style employed by John is a contemplative style that indicates personal attachment to whatever he is addressing, by one who experienced the event. It is believed that the gospel of John was written towards the end of his life after having experienced the hatred of those in power. According to tradition, John also wrote the book of Revelation, but that has really drawn attention over the past years as the writing is so unlike anything that John is believed to have written. (http://www.answers.com/topic/john-the-apostle#ixzz1RScLA98x, July 7, 2011) According to scripture, John took Mary and treated her as a mother, as Jesus asked him to do. John became