The writer has often been asked, what is your favorite book of the Bible? The author at times has had a favorite book but has come to the point where every book in the Bible seems important and is now a favorite. Each book has its own peculiarity as its beauty brings out the truth that no other book perhaps would express. All sixty-six books are needed for study. This work is on the Gospel according to St. John. The apostle John is the writer, the human author, by inspiration of the Holy Spirit. He is also the writer of the Epistles I. II, and III John as well as the great Apocalypse, the Book of Revelation, a total of five great books. The Gospel of St. John has many themes in it that the Synoptic Gospels do not have.

A Theology of John’s Gospel and Letters introduces the first volume in the BTNT series. Building on many years of research and study in Johannine literature, Andreas Köstenberger not only furnishes an exhaustive theology of John’s Gospel and letters, but also provides a detailed study of major themes and relates them to the Synoptic Gospels and other New Testament books. Readers will gain an in-depth and holistic grasp of Johannine theology in the larger context of the Bible. D. A. Carson (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) says about Köstenberger’s volume that “for the comprehensiveness of its coverage in the field of Johannine theology (Gospel and Letters), there is nothing to compare to this work.” I. Howard Marshall (University of Aberdeen) writes, “This book is a ‘first’ in many ways: the first volume that sets the pattern for the quality and style of the new Biblical Theology of the New Testament series published by Zondervan; the first major volume to be devoted specifically to the theology of John’s Gospel and Letters at a high academic level; and the first volume to do so on the basis that here we have an interpretation of John’s theology composed by an eyewitness of the life and passion of Jesus.” The Biblical Theology of the New Testament Series The Biblical Theology of the New Testament (BTNT) series provides upper college and seminary-level textbooks for students of New Testament theology, interpretation, and exegesis. Pastors and discerning theology readers alike will also benefit from this series. Written at the highest level of academic excellence by recognized experts in the field, the BTNT series not only offers a comprehensive exploration of the theology of every book of the New Testament, including introductory issues and major themes, but also shows how each book relates to the broad picture of New Testament theology.

A clear and accessible guide to John's Gospel, aimed primarily at people training to serve the church for whom English is an additional language. The contributors are theological educators who come from different countries and different religious backgrounds, and bring practical emphasis alongside contemporary scholarly reflection. The Gospel according to John is a very important writing for Christian tradition. It has a character all of its own, and presents a picture of Jesus of Nazareth which is both similar to the other gospels and yet very different from them.

As Catholics in ever-growing numbers are taking part in Bible studies, many questions arise. How do I study the Bible? Where do I begin? Is it OK to interpret the Bible for ourselves? What Bible should I use? How can I understand such a deep book as the Gospel of St. John? This book has the answer to these and many other such questions. Stephen Ray takes the difficult and makes it easy; he takes the confusion and makes things clear. It gives a simple start for a beginner while providing the depth and profundity for the scholar. This book is one of a kind. It is the first extensive, easy to use and thoroughly Catholic study guide available. This Bible study provides extensive ""text boxes"" with detailed information that helps students discover the cultural, religious, historical and other information on the specific passage they are studying. It utilizes quotes for a wide range of scholars, historians and specialists to instruct the student and give valuable insights into the background and meaning of the text. This book can serve as a basic Bible study guide for working through the Gospel of John, helping the student plumb the depths of St. John's marvelous and deeply spiritual Gospel. It is excellent for use by individuals or groups, for families or schools.

"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John Vol. I" by way of Marcus Dods is a complete and insightful exploration of the Gospel of St. John, forming a part of the larger Expositor's Bible collection. Marcus Dods, an outstanding Scottish theologian and biblical scholar, delves into the profound teachings and narratives observed inside the Gospel of John with keen exegetical talent and theological depth. Volume I of this collection gives readers with a meticulous evaluation of the Gospel, emphasizing the different subject matters and theological nuances present in John's account of the lifestyles and teachings of Jesus Christ. Dods combines scholarly rigor with a pastor's heart, making the text on hand to each theologians and lay readers. The author's keen observations and thoughtful reflections on the Gospel narrative make contributions to a richer expertise of the theological significance and spiritual truths contained inside the Gospel of St. John. Throughout the quantity, Dods engages with the historical context, literary shape, and theological implications of the Gospel, presenting readers with a comprehensive and enlightening useful resource for reading and meditating at the profound message of the fourth Gospel.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1845.