The symbol of water in the Gospel of John / Larry Paul Jones.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jones, Larry Paul, 1952- author.

Series:

Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 145.

Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 145

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Water in the Bible.

Symbolism in the Bible.

Bible. John--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (273 p.)

Place of Publication:

Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, [1997]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This study explores the meaning and function of water as a literary symbol in the Gospel of John. Jones first gives an account of symbol: it points beyond itself, it defies clear and definitive perceptual expression, and it in some way embodies that which it represents. Then he examines the narrative sections of John that involve water, plotting the expanding meaning and function of the symbol as the narrative unfolds. The study concludes that water serves primarily as a symbol of the Spirit and therein symbolizes Jesus. The symbol of water calls a wide variety of readers to a decision and fun

Contents:

CONTENTS; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter 1; INTRODUCTION; Chapter 2; WATER AND THE BEGINNING OF THE MINISTRY OF JESUS; Chapter 3; LIVING WATER AND TROUBLED WATERS; Chapter 4; LIVING WATER AND DIVIDED PEOPLE; Chapter 5; WATER AND THE HOUR; Chapter 6; CONCLUSION; Bibliography; Index of References; Index of Authors

Notes:

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

Includes bibliographical references (pages [243]-255) and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9786613192523

9781283192521

1283192527

9780567108654

0567108651

OCLC:

741691343