What Are They Saying About John? - Softcover

Sloyan, Gerard S.

9780809132386: What Are They Saying About John?

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809132389 ISBN 13: 9780809132386

Publisher: Paulist Pr, 1991

What Are They Saying About John? is a comprehensive review of contemporary scholarly writing on John's Gospel. Author Gerard Sloyan summarizes a number of landmark works on the Gospel of John and analyzes a selection of books and articles that have appeared from 1970 to the present, including some helpful popular writings from critical thinkers. By familiarizing us with the major directions in the study of John, Sloyan covers a wide variety of biblical and theological topics related to the Gospel.

What Are They Saying About John? is a useful tool for teachers and students. It will also provide helpful background reading for clergy and lay people seriously interested in Bible study.

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About the Author:

Gerard S. Sloyan, a priest of the diocese of Trenton, is professor emeritus of religion at Temple University. He currently lectures at Georgetown University and The Catholic University of America. He is the author of numerous books and articles and currently lives in Hyattsville, MD.

From Library Journal:

This splendid addition to an excellent series provides a good overview of material published between 1970 and 1990 on the fourth gospel. Sloyan summarizes important commentaries, theories of composition, literary criticism, and thematic treatments of this gospel from books and periodicals. Throughout, Sloyan guides readers toward reliable scholarship and a broad understanding of John. Recommended for religious collections.
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