Written That You May Believe: Encountering Jesus in the Fourth Gospel [Paperback]

Sandra S. Schneiders (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2003

Written That You May Believe has quickly become a standard text for the feminist-informed study of the Gospel of John. Scholars have hailed its publication and dedicated a session at the American Academy of Religion to discuss its message. Lay readers have welcomed it as a companion in opening up the meaning of the Fourth Gospel, and small groups have begun using it as a guide in their devotional reading. This revised edition, enriched with new chapters from Sandra Schneiders and a study guide prepared by John C. Wronski offers new ways to nourish faith through the rich symbolism of the Gospel of John and an invitation to "dwell in" the liberating truth of Jesus.

Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company; Rev Exp Su edition (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824519264
• ISBN-13: 978-0824519261
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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83 of 86 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Written that you may believe, July 10, 2000

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Sr,Sheila Reilly,IHM (Scranton, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Written That You May Believe (Paperback)

The promise of the subtitle of this interpretation of the Gospel according to John speaks eloquently to what Sandra Schneiders has brought to life in this well researched theological work. As she has noted in the text, one does not simply read the fourth gospel for it is in interacting with it that Jesus becomes real. For me the chief benefit of immersing the self in Sandra's reflection and research has been a deepened experience of the Risen Christ. I have encountered herein a Jesus who is truly the symbol of the God I only begin to know.

63 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Groundbreaking Scripture commentary, July 18, 2001

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Patricia L. Marks (Morristown, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Written That You May Believe (Paperback)

Sandra Schneiders is a dynamic teacher as well as being a gifted Biblical theologian and writer. Her refreshing commentary on the Gospel of John helps us see what very few male theologians have been able or willing to see. Her insights are backed up by splendid research and intelligent thought.Her exploration of the Samaritan Woman, for example , in the 4th chapter of John allow us to peer deeply into the real meaning of the text. This is not about Jesus' encounter with one woman. It is about the Johannine community whose members were struggling with their life situation, the tensions over roles for women and men , the meaning of authority in the new dispensation which Jesus has begun. Anyone seriously interested in Scripture should read this fascinating book.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Study of the Gospel of John, April 10, 2008

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This review is from: Written That You May Believe: Encountering Jesus in the Fourth Gospel (Paperback)

This is an excellent book for anyone, lay or ordained, who seeks a deeper understanding of the Gospel of John. Dr. Schneider's insight from a feminist point of view gives one fresh perspective from which to view this scripture. I highly recommend this book.