Courting betrayal : Jesus as victim in the Gospel of John / Helen C. Orchard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Orchard, Helen C., author.

Series:

Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 161.

Gender, culture, theory ; 5.

Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 161

Gender, culture, theory ; 5

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Violence in the Bible.

Bible. John--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (298 p.)

Place of Publication:

Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, [1998]

Summary:

This study explores the dynamics of violence within John's Gospel, focusing on the portrayal of the character of Jesus. It offers an understanding of the Johannine Jesus that counters the traditional model of a serene figure who maintains sovereign control over his environment. Establishing the prevalence of material indicating opposition to Jesus, it argues that his experience and perception of victimization are key to his identity. Furthermore, it is suggested that Jesus colludes with his victimizers, raising the issue of who is responsible for his betrayal and death. Drawing on the discipli

Contents:

CONTENTS; Preface; Abbreviations; Chapter 1; THE DISCONCERTING GOSPEL; Chapter 2; THE THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT; Chapter 3; THE LITERARY CONTEXT; Chapter 4; THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT; Chapter 5; RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY I: SCENES OF VIOLENCE; Chapter 6; RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY II: THE VICTIM'S SELF-COGNIZANCE; Chapter 7; RELATIONSHIP WITH DEATH I: FACING THE HOUR; Chapter 8; RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DISCIPLES I: DEPARTURE; Chapter 9; RELATIONSHIP WITH DEATH II: EMBRACING THE HOUR; Chapter 10; RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DISCIPLES II: REUNION; Chapter 11; THE DISCONCERTING OUTCOME; Bibliography

Index of ReferencesIndex of Authors

Notes:

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Sheffield, 1995.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [267]-281) and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9786613193643

9781283193641

1283193647

9780567143792

0567143791

OCLC:

745866699