John and the others : Jewish relations, Christian origins, and the sectarian hermeneutic / Andrew J. Byers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Byers, Andrew J., 1974- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christianity and other religions.

Bible. John--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Waco, Texas : Baylor University Press, [2021]

Summary:

"Analyzes the Gospel of John and Johannine Epistles to argue against the common interpretation that the Johannine community engaged in a hostile agenda of "othering.""-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover Page

Half Title Page, Title Page, Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction: The Other Who Became Flesh

1. Diversity as Enmity: The Sectarian Hermeneutic in Johannine Studies

2. John and Other Jews: Competing Visions of "Israel"

3. John and Other Christians I: Evangelists, Schismatics, Secessionists, and Strangers

4. John and Other Christians II: Ecclesiology and Pneumatology

5. The Other Disciple's Theology of the "Other"

Conclusion: The Johannine Voice: Sectarian or Prophetic?

Bibliography

Index of Subjects

Index of Select Authors

Index of Scripture and Ancient Texts.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9781481315920

1481315927

9781481315906

1481315900

OCLC:

1286629703