The Problem of the Fourth Gospel

The text provides a detailed overview of the Fourth Gospel and criticism in relation to it.

H. Latimer Jackson (Author)

9781107412378, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 3 January 2013

196 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.1 cm, 0.26 kg

Originally published in 1918, this book was based upon an earlier work by the author entitled The Fourth Gospel and Some Recent German Criticism, which was first published in 1906. Comprehensively rewritten for this edition, the text provides a detailed overview of the Fourth Gospel and criticism in relation to it. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in theology and the development of biblical criticism.

Preface
Introductory
1. 'The Gospel According to St John'
2. Approximate date of the Gospel
3. Authorship in tradition
4. Internal evidence
i. Direct evidence
ii. Indirect evidence
5. The Johannine and the Synoptic representation: i. Chronology
ii. Scene of the ministry
iii. John the Baptist
iv. Miracle
v. The discourses
vi. The Synoptic and Johannine portraits of Jesus
Summary and conclusions
6. The self-dating of the Fourth Gospel
7. Literary structure of the Gospel
8. The making of the Fourth Gospel
9. Then - and now
Excursus 1: the death of John son of Zebedee
Excursus 2: the beloved disciple.

Subject Areas: Religion: general [HRA]