John as Storyteller
Narrative Criticism and the Fourth Gospel

A widely-acclaimed study which suggests a new, holistic approach to the gospel literature.

Mark W. G. Stibbe (Author)

9780521477659, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 8 December 1994

232 pages
21.7 x 14 x 1.7 cm, 0.34 kg

'A remarkably wide-ranging book, deriving inspiration from a great number of twentieth-century theorists of history and literature.' John Ashton, Epworth Review

In this widely acclaimed study of John's Gospel, Mark W. G. Stibbe shows how the fourth evangelist uses all the tactics of a skilled storyteller to promote his distinctive Christology. Literary and historical methodologies are integrated by the author in his narrative criticism, and a new, holistic approach to the gospel literature is suggested thereby.

Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part I. The Method of Narrative Criticism and the Gospel of John: 1. The practical criticism of John's narrative
2. Genre criticism of John's narrative
3. The social function of John's narrative
4. The narrative-historical approach to John's story
Part II. An Application of the Method of Narrative Criticism to John 18–19: Introduction
5. A practical criticism of John 18–19
6. A genre criticism of John 18–19
7. A sociological reading of John 18–19
8. A narrative-historical approach to John 18–19
Conclusion
References
Index of names and subjects.

Subject Areas: Biblical studies & exegesis [HRCG]