The Quest for the Origin of John's Gospel: A Source-Oriented Approach [Paperback]

Thomas L. Brodie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 14, 1993

Drawing on the insights of ancient literary theory and practice, this book seeks to unlock the age-old puzzle of the relationship of John's gospel to the other gospels and to the early Christian church. Applying a new method to an old problem, Brodie uses a form of source analysis that takes account of the practices of ancient writers to reveal John as someone who deliberately rendered the earlier gospels into a new language. The deeply theological, and at the same time more down-to-earth voice characteristic of John is revealed to be not that of a marginal community ("the Johannine community") but of an independent prophetic presence within the mainstream church.

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"Very useful for an undergraduate level seminar."--Sr. Karen Wilhelmy, Mount St. Mary's College

"This clearly-written account is a significant contribution to the ongoing discussion about the nature of John's tradition."--The Expository Times

"Brodie's work may indeed offer a contribution to the perplexing issue of the origin of John's Gospel..."--Journal for the Study of the New Testament

"Brodie's thesis makes for fascinating reading; it is imaginative, and carefully argued....An erudite work, one which will engage with the best modern scholarship in this area."--The Furrow

"It is indispensable reading for those interested in John's Gospel....well-written, accessible and provocative book which should be read closely with an open mind."--Neotestamentica

About the Author

Thomas L. Brodie is at Aquinas Institute, St. Louis.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (January 14, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195075889
• ISBN-13: 978-0195075885
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,432,057 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Useful Reference Source for the Gospel of John, April 28, 2006

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This review is from: The Quest for the Origin of John's Gospel: A Source-Oriented Approach (Hardcover)

This book takes a very scholarly approach to the fourth gospel. Brodie presents influences upon John, including Gnosticism, Hellenism, and Judaism. The first quarter of the book is historical, including the history of scholarship on the writing of the gospels. The middle half of the book, the most useful, can aid in the exegesis of the gospels if used with the Bible. Many tables illustrate the similarities of the gospels, and John's use of several sources, including the other gospels, the Pentateuch and Paul's letter to the Ephesians. The final part of the book is reference, including appendices, indexes, and an extensive bibliography. From Church & Synagogue Libraries 28 (July-Aug. 1994) 15.