Description: Imperfect Believers : Ambiguous Characters in the Gospel of John, Paperback by Hylen, Susan E., ISBN 0664233724, ISBN-13 9780664233723, Brand New, Free shipping in the US
This book is a solid study of characters in the Gospel of John--Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman, the disciples, the Jews, Martha and Mary, Peter and the Beloved Disciple, and Jesus. Susan Hylen argues that Johns characters are not simply one-dimensional depictions of belief and unbelief, but are in fact far more complex and ambiguous.
This ambiguity has an important literary function: it invites the reader to understand biblical characters within the context of the inherent logic of the Gospel. The Gospel establishes ideals like believing and abiding in Jesus. The reader is left to decide to what extent a characters actions and speech reflect these aims. Individual character portraits explore what readers may learn from studying Johns complex characters.
This is an excellent secondary source for seminary classes on the fourth Gospel.
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Book Title: Imperfect Believers : Ambiguous Characters in the Gospel of John
Number of Pages: 216 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication Year: 2009
Topic: Biblical Studies / Jesus, the Gospels & Acts, Biblical Biography / New Testament, Biblical Studies / Exegesis & Hermeneutics, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament, Biblical Studies / New Testament
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Religion
Author: Susan E. Hylen
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
