Since its publication almost forty years ago, The Interpretation of the Fourth Gospel has established itself as a classic of biblical scholarship. Regarded as a seminal text in Johannine studies, it provides a comprehensive and authoritative exposition of the major elements and themes contained in this more original and fascinating of ancient documents. The author reconstructs the background and intellectual milieu out of which the Fourth Gospel may be supposed to have taken shape. He then defines as precisely as possible the leading concepts that may be said to have determined the structure and arrangement of the book as we have it. The result is a massive achievement, and no serious student of the New Testament can afford to ignore this study's findings. The Interpretation of the Fourth Gospel represents the culmination of a lifetime's reflection on its subject by one of this century's most distinguished New Testament scholars, and will continue to stimulate and provoke generations of readers.
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'A challenge from one of the leading and most universally read of the English biblical scholars of today, which cannot be ignored, on the question of the theological meaning and historical value of the Gospel of St John ... to which the future will undoubtedly be indebted for much illumination.' The Listener
'A monument of erudition and a fascinating exposition of some aspects of St John ... the indispensable work for every serious student of the Gospel.' Professor G. W. H. Lampe, Church of England Newspaper
'An erudite volume which is of essential importance for all who study this Gospel closely. In recent years many scholars have affirmed the pervasive influence of Hellenistic religious thought upon the Evangelist's presentation of the story and teaching of Jesus, but no one has treated this question so comprehensively and with so much detail ... There cannot be any doubt that here is a work of first rank.' Cambridge Review
'A monument of erudition and a fascinating exposition of some aspects of St John ... the indispensable work for every serious student of the Gospel.' Professor G. W. H. Lampe, Church of England Newspaper
'An erudite volume which is of essential importance for all who study this Gospel closely. In recent years many scholars have affirmed the pervasive influence of Hellenistic religious thought upon the Evangelist's presentation of the story and teaching of Jesus, but no one has treated this question so comprehensively and with so much detail ... There cannot be any doubt that here is a work of first rank.' Cambridge Review
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This book was first recommended to me by an atheist NT scholar who said that, despite the conservative bent of Dodd, this book is very good. At my seminary (a conservative one) the book is considered to be very good as well. So polar opposite ends of the spectrum agree on something, which is usually a positive sign.
Dodd provides extensive historical data that factors into exegesis of John's gospel. He does not transliterate the Greek or Hebrew so those with little or no knowledge of either may become bogged-down; however, using an interlinear or diglot of some kind may help. I would encourage beginners to get acquainted with this work since it will introduce them to a wealth of literature and provide in-depth information on John. That said, this isn't a 'toy' and shouldn't be wielded as such. The work is definitely geared more toward scholars or at least those with a little language/exegetical training under their belt. I bought it before taking five years of Greek and I can say that it is much more useful to me now than before. (Side note: the 3-star review before mine appears to be a review of the seller from whom the reviewer bought their copy; not Dodd's book itself.)
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There is a scene in the early part of Geothe's Faust, where the hero, yearning for the light of revelation (which nowhere burns more brightly than in the New Testament), sets himself to translate the Gospel according to John. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Fourth Gospel, Old Testament, Son of Man, Book of Signs, New Testament, Synoptic Gospels, John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, Fourth Evangelist, Holy Spirit, Farewell Discourses, Feast of Tabernacles, Hellenistic Judaism, Last Supper, Book of John, Book of the Passion, Jesus Himself, Kingdom of God, High Priest, Apocalypse of John, Book of Enoch, Christ Himself, Johannine Christianity, Quod Det, Quod Deus New!
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There is a scene in the early part of Geothe's Faust, where the hero, yearning for the light of revelation (which nowhere burns more brightly than in the New Testament), sets himself to translate the Gospel according to John. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
shem hammephorash, fifth episode, absolute use, fourth episode, rational content Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fourth Gospel, Old Testament, Son of Man, Book of Signs, New Testament, Synoptic Gospels, John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, Fourth Evangelist, Holy Spirit, Farewell Discourses, Feast of Tabernacles, Hellenistic Judaism, Last Supper, Book of John, Book of the Passion, Jesus Himself, Kingdom of God, High Priest, Apocalypse of John, Book of Enoch, Christ Himself, Johannine Christianity, Quod Det, Quod Deus New!
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- Studies in Pharisaism and the Gospels, 2 Volume Set by Israel Abrahams on page 75, and page 87
- New Testament by T. Moore on page 75, and page 347
- The Apocalypse of Baruch (1918) by Canon R. Charles on page 333
- Bible Studies: Contributions Chiefly from Papyri & Inscriptions to the History of Language, Literature & the Religion of Hellenistic Judaism & Primitive Christianity - 1988 Facsimile of 1901 Edition by G. Adolf Deissmann on page 184
- Son of Man: The Mystical Path to Christ by Andrew Harvey on page 111
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- Gospel of John by F.F. Bruce on 15 pages
- The Christology of the New Testament by Oscar Cullmannn on 11 pages
- 1, 2, and 3 John (Sacra Pagina series, Vol. 18) by John Painter on 8 pages
- Word Biblical Commentary Vol. 36, John (Second Edition) by George R. Beasley-Murray on 7 pages
- The Gospel of John (New Cambridge Bible Commentary) by Jerome H. Neyrey on 6 pages
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