The Gospel of John set free : preaching without anti-Judaism / George M. Smiga.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smiga, George M., 1948-

Series:

Studies in Judaism and Christianity

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. John--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible. John.

Judaism (Christian theology)--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600.

Judaism (Christian theology).

Judaism (Christian theology)--History of doctrines.

Jews in the New Testament.

Bible. John--Homiletical use.

Catholic Church. Lectionary for Mass (U.S.).

Catholic Church.

Lectionary for Mass (U.S. : Catholic Church).

Bible. John--Liturgical lessons, English.

Physical Description:

xiv, 180 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Paulist Press, [2008]

Summary:

Christians understand that the gospel calls them to treat all people with honesty and justice. Yet there are many passages in the Christian scriptures which, if misunderstood, can support a negative and false picture of Jews and Judaism. This danger is dramatically present in the Gospel of John. Although clearly emphasizing the centrality of love, John's gospel also contains broad and polemical statements which have led many readers to conclude that "the Jews" were united as a people in their opposition to Jesus and primarily responsible for his death. This book is meant to serve preachers, catechists, and students of the Bible, as well as everyday readers, who wish to understand the difficult passages of this gospel in a way which is free from inaccuracy and prejudice. Beginning with a survey of the characteristics of the gospel, it offers a discussion of all passages from the Roman Catholic Lectionary for Sundays and Major Feasts which draw from the Gospel of John and contain the potential to misrepresent or denigrate Judaism. Utilizing the official translation of the Catholic Lectionary, it leads readers through complex historical and linguistic issues so that those who use these texts can proclaim them in conformity to Church teaching and God's love for the Jewish people.

Contents:

Introduction to the Gospel of John 1

Readings from the Gospel of John in Cycle A

1 John 1:1-18: Christmas, Mass during the Day 27

2 John 1:1-18: Second Sunday after Christmas 31

3 John 13:1-15: Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord's Supper 32

4 John 18:1-19:42: Good Friday 36

5 John 20:19-31: Second Sunday of Easter 61

6 John 10:1-10: Fourth Sunday of Easter 66

7 John 20:19-23: Pentecost Sunday 68

8 John 4:5-42: Third Sunday of Lent 69

9 John 9:1-41: Fourth Sunday of Lent 78

10 John 11:1-45: Fifth Sunday of Lent 85

11 John 3:16-18: Trinity Sunday 90

12 John 6:51-58: Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 91

Readings from the Gospel of John in Cycle B

13 John 1:6-8, 19-28: Third Sunday of Advent 95

14 John 2:13-25: Third Sunday of Lent 98

15 John 3:14-21: Fourth Sunday of Lent 104

16 John 12:12-16: Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion 108

17 John 6:24-35: Eighteenth Sunday of the Year 112

18 John 6:41-51: Nineteenth Sunday of the Year 117

19 John 6:51-58: Twentieth Sunday of the Year 119

20 John 18:33-37: Christ the King 120

21 John 19:31-37: Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 121

22 John 6:51-59; 11:17-27; 11:32-45: All Souls 122

23 John 2:13-22: Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 123

Readings from the Gospel of John in Cycle C

24 John 2:1-11: Second Sunday of the Year 127

25 John 8:1-11: Fifth Sunday of Lent 134

Chart of Readings from the Gospel of John in This Volume 151

Appendix I "Guidelines and Suggestions for Implementing the Conciliar Declaration, Nostra Aetate (n. 4)" 157

Appendix II "Notes on the Correct Way to Present the Jews and Judaism in Preaching and Catechesis in the Roman Catholic Church" 167.

Notes:

"A Stimulus book."

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9780809144570

0809144573

OCLC:

185026558