John's Gospel and Intimations of Apocalyptic [Hardcover]

John's Gospel has traditionally been regarded as the least apocalyptic document in the New Testament. This exciting new collection redresses the balance by exploring the ways in which the apocalyptic literature of Second Temple Judaism has contributed to the theology and outlook of John's Gospel.
Given that John, like the Jewish apocalyptic texts, is primarily concerned with the theme of revelation, the contributors examine how apocalyptic ideas can help to explain the Johannine portrayal of Jesus as the messenger sent from heaven to reveal the divine mysteries, as well as the Gospel's presentation of the activity of the Spirit, its understanding of evil, and the intended effects of this 'apocalypse in reverse' on its readers and hearers. The highly distinguished contributors include, John Ashton, Christopher Rowland, April DeConick, Judith Lieu and Jorg Frey.

Catrin H. Williamsis Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies at the University of Wales Trinity St David, UK.

Christopher Rowlandis Professor of the Exegesis of Holy Scripture at Queen's College, University of Oxford, UK.

This is the first extended discussion of the relationship between John's Gospel and Jewish apocalyptic thought. It is conducted by leaders in the field.

Introduction -Christopher Rowland and Catrin H Williams
PART I: INTIMATIONS OF APOCALYPTIC
1. Intimations of Apocalyptic: Looking Back and Looking Forward -John Ashton, University of Oxford, UK
2. John and the Jewish Apocalypses: Rethinking the Genre of John's Gospel -Benjamin Reynold, Tyndale College, Canada
3. From the Apocalypse of John to the Johannine 'Apocalypse in Reverse': Intimations of Apocalyptic and the Quest for a Relationship -Ian Boxall, Catholic University of America, USA4. God's Dwelling on Earth: 'Shekhina-Theology' in Revelation 21 and in the Gospel of John -J??rg Frey, University of Zurich, Switzerland
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