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1 online resource (xiii, 344 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
Series |
Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 284
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T & T Clark library of biblical studies
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Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 284.
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T & T Clark library of biblical studies.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 304-322) and indexes. |
Contents |
Introduction -- Background issues -- John's religious setting -- Jesus' emotions within the structure of John's Gospel -- Zeal for the temple -- Our friend Lazarus -- The turning point -- Love and joy -- Conclusion. |
Summary |
This book seeks to discuss John's references to Jesus' emotions in the light of the current debate regarding Johannine Christology. The Fourth Gospel refers to Jesus' love, joy, and zeal. At times it also portrays him as troubled, deeply moved, and in tears. Do these expressions of emotion underscore Jesus' humanity or his divinity? The study is set against the background of the emotions of God as found in earlier Jewish literature, as well as against that of the emotions of Jesus in the Synoptics and the remainder of the New Testament. Voorwinde argues that the covenant provides the most consistent perspective for viewing both the emotions of Yahweh in the Old Testament and the emotions of Jesus in the Gospels. The Johannine Jesus is found to fulfil the hitherto incompatible roles of covenant Lord and covenant sacrifice. Rather than being expressive only of his humanity Jesus' emotions are also found to underscore his divinity. This is due to the unique genius of this Gospel with its paradoxical presentation of Jesus whose divinity is manifested most eloquently in his weakness, suffering, and death. Only his tears at the grave of Lazarus can be explained as a human emotion pure and simple. All the other emotions, because of their strong connections to the cross, highlight both Jesus' humanity and divinity, albeit for various reasons and in highly nuanced ways. JSNTS 284. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Bible. John -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Bible. John. |
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Jesus Christ -- Humanity.
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Jesus Christ. |
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Humanity. |
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Humanity of Jesus Christ. |
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Jesus Christ -- Psychology.
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Psychology. |
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Jesus Christ. |
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Jésus-Christ. |
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Jésus-Christ -- Humanité. |
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Jésus-Christ -- Psychologie. |
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Bible. Jean -- Critique, interprétation, etc. |
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Bible. John. |
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Emotions -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Emotions -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Voorwinde, Stephen, 1947- Jesus' emotions in the Fourth Gospel. London ; New York : T & T Clark International, ©2005 0567030261 (DLC) 2005048537 (OCoLC)60321674 |
ISBN |
9780567448675 (electronic book) |
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0567448673 (electronic book) |
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1283199688 |
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9781283199681 |
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0567030261 |
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9780567030269 |
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