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The idea of truth as the revelation of covenant faithfulness in the Gospel of JohnRoberts, Michael David 30 November 2003 (has links)
This study is concerned with the need to investigate the Johannine idea of truth in the context of the Old Testament background, with the stated aim of showing how this conception of truth could still reach those outside the boundary of Judaism. This thesis needs to be set within the larger framework of revelation. The revelation of God in the Old Testament pointed to God's final and fullest revelation given in his Son. And because Jesus is indeed the truth, as he himself explicitly claimed, it necessarily follows that every portion of this revelation is true and reliable in every way. Moreover, because this revelation has been given, there is the need for those to serve as witnesses to it. These witnesses, both divine and human, are themselves revelation by virtue of their divine origin and their consequent inclusion as part of the overall New Testament witness to Jesus.
Chapter one addresses those introductory matters relevant for understanding John's unique view of truth. There are two aspects to this view of truth as centered in Jesus: Jesus as the revelation of truth, and Jesus as the revealer of truth. Truth is the person and work of Jesus, and chapter two treats the first aspect in discussing eight ideas that explain this view of truth. The second aspect is the focus of chapter three. Because truth comes only from God, it must be revealed since human beings cannot understand it on their own. In order for this revelation to be received, witnesses are needed to testify to it. Hence, in John truth and revelation cannot be separated, and witnesses must testify to this revelation as the truth of God. Because Jesus is both the revealer and the revelation itself, he is therefore the preeminent witness precisely because his is a self-authenticating witness that receives the Father's affirmation. The last chapter applies this theological foundation using three ideas that are specifically connected with the word "truth": abiding, sanctification, and worship. Truth is more than intellectual acquirement; it is living one's life in love and service of God and others. / New Testament / D. Th (New Testament)
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Manipulators and counter-manipulators: anagnorisis in John 21 through the lens of Genesis manipulation scenesLowdermilk, David Eric 02 1900 (has links)
John 21 tells of the “miraculous draught of fishes.” The disciples fish all night and catch
nothing. In the morning, they fail to recognize Jesus on the shore, instructing them to cast their net
again. After an amazing catch and subsequent breakfast, Jesus thrice questions Peter’s love and
commissions him to “feed my sheep.”
Using Narrative Criticism, this study examines this recognition scene, specifically in light of
recognition scenes in Genesis. Previous work used primarily Greco-Roman texts to analyze
Johannine recognition. This study adds the Hebraic perspective, asking, “How would a reader, well
acquainted with Genesis, understand recognition in John 21?”
This study labels characters who withhold recognition from others as “manipulators,” and
argues that biblical recognition can be understood within a context of “manipulation.” It proposes a
taxonomy of manipulation with six narrative kernels. This yields four patterns gleaned from Genesis:
1) Manipulation narratives are focused around chosen leaders—manipulators—undergoing a
character development process; 2) These manipulators disempower others while empowering
themselves for gain; 3) Genesis manipulation stories often contain evocative déjà vu motifs:
repetitive words and themes connecting the units, reinforcing the story, and sometimes haunting
manipulators; 4) Manipulators are often “counter-manipulated” in a reciprocal manner ironically
similar to their own previous behavior. This may correct and transform the manipulator.
The taxonomy and patterns are applied to John 21:1-19 as a lens for a new reading. The
study also examines Greek diminutives in John 21, which enhances the reading. This reading
characterizes Peter’s earlier behavior in John 18 as manipulative, when he withheld his identity three
times. When the disciples go aimlessly fishing in John 21, Jesus actively withholds his identity in
ironic counter-manipulation, mirroring Peter’s earlier denials. The disciples’ lack of recognition
underscores their dullness, especially Peter’s. Jesus’ three questions to Peter continue the ironic counter-manipulation, paralleling Peter’s earlier three denials. Finally, Jesus predicts Peter will
glorify God in his death, indicating his future turn toward ideal discipleship. / New Testament / D. Th. (New Testament)
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The Spirituality of “Following Jesus” according to the Gospel of John: an investigation of "akoloutheo" and correlated motifsKim, Sean Seongik 04 1900 (has links)
The present thesis explores the Spirituality of following Jesus according to the Fourth Gospel by investigating the whole profile of the term akoloutheo. In particular, this thesis probes what theological implications are communicated by the association of akoloutheo with correlated motifs in the pericopes where it is employed in spiritual connotation. The texts investigated are: John 1:35-51; 8:12; 10:1-42; 12:26; 13:36-14:3; 21:1-19. Each text communicates the particular and manifold aspects of the Spirituality of following Jesus. Yet, the most distinctive aspects of the Johannine Spirituality of following Jesus imparted throughout almost all the research texts can be summarized by “directional” and “relational.” The life of following Jesus is a journey toward a destination to which Jesus leads his followers, that is, into a relationship with the Father by being with Jesus where he is, and by being with him where he goes and will be in glory. It is ultimately participating in the Son’s communion with the Father. Jesus, who was with the Father and in the bosom of the Father, came down (descended) to bring his followers to the Father, and ascends to the Father taking them with him, so they may be with him where he is with the Father in love and glory. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / D.Th. (Christian Spirituality)
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Die Gemeinde und ihr Verhältnis zur Welt nach dem Johannesevangelium: eine exegetische Studie zur narrativen Ekklesiologie im Johannesevangelium / The church in its relationship to the world according to the Gospel of John: an exegetical study on the narrative ecclesiology in the Gospel of JohnLanket, Jakob 02 1900 (has links)
Text in German / Die vorliegende Forschungsarbeit geht der Frage nach, ob und wie im JohEv ein ekklesiologisches Konzept präsentiert wird. Dazu gehört auch die Wahrnehmung der Strategie, mit der das JohEv sein Konzept von Gemeinde darzustellen bzw. seinen Adressaten zu vermitteln beabsichtigt.
Der Aufbau dieser Untersuchung ist der narrativen Struktur und Charakteristik des JohEv angelehnt. Mithilfe der Zusammenstellung und Anwendung eines narrativen Analyseverfahrens wird das JohEv als literarisches Werk wahrgenommen.
Dies führt zunächst zur Bestimmung des Leitthemas des JohEv: Gottes Offenbarung in dem von ihm gesandten Sohn, Jesus. Darauf aufbauend wird herausgearbeitet, wie die Reaktionen auf dieses Offenbarungsgeschehen gemäß des JohEv ausfallen. Anhand dieser Ergebnisse lässt sich feststellen, was Gemeinde und Welt wesensmässg kennzeichnet und was ihr Verhältnis zu einander ausmacht.
Ferner zielt die Forschungsarbeit darauf ab, die gewonnenen Untersuchungsergebnisse – über ihre wissenschaftlich-theoretische Dimension hinaus – auf ihren möglichen Nutzen für die gegenwärtige Gemeindearbeit hin zu beleuchten. / New Testament / M. Th. (New Testament)
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Exploring the Johannine spirituality: the experience of God in the fourth Gospel perceived from the perspective of its Familia DeiAlbalaa, Pierre Youssef 08 1900 (has links)
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 292-313) : illustrations / This thesis examines the Experience of God in the Fourth Gospel (in this research, it is also called
the Johannine Experience of God) by perceiving it from the perspective of the metaphoric Familia
Dei, found in this Gospel. This examination is done in a three-step process:
The first step consists of a literary review and a presentation of the methodology and approach
employed in this research. It intends to set the thesis within the Johannine studies.
The second step involves the articulation of essential considerations on Religious Experience, the
Johannine Community, and the Fourth Gospel. This articulation has two aims: First, to acquire a
deeper understanding of the background of the Johannine Experience of God, and second, to point
out the functionality of this Gospel’s narrative in constituting this experience.
The third step comprises the following suggestion and the elaboration on its constituents:
- The Johannine Experience of God consists of two components: the first one is the initiative of
God the Father conveyed by Jesus Christ, perpetuated by the Holy Spirit, and as it is recorded in
the Fourth Gospel. And the second one is the response of the believers (John’s readers) to this
initiative by accepting the Son and journeying spiritually under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
- The Johannine Experience of God can be perceived from the perspective of the Familia Dei
metaphoric found in the Fourth Gospel.
- The narrative of the Fourth Gospel has the ability to constitute an experience of God and
accordingly creates spirituality, once it is read or heard.
This thesis aims to generate a deeper understanding of the spirituality of the Fourth Gospel at one
level, and to offer an acceptable general insight about the Johannine Spirituality at another, hoping
that its findings become an inspiration for future studies. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / D. Th. (Christian spirituality)
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