Encountering Jesus: Character Studies in the Gospel of John - Couverture souple

Bennema, Cornelis

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1451470061 ISBN 13 : 9781451470062

Editeur : Fortress Press,U.S., 2014

Synopsis

The last thirty years have seen an increased interest in the Bible as literature and story. Yet "character" appears to be neglected in both literary theory and narrative criticism. Indeed, there is not even agreement amongst scholars on how to approach, analyze and classify characters. Applying a comprehensive theory of character to the Gospel of John, Cornelis Bennema provides a fresh analysis of both the characters and their responses to Jesus. While the majority of scholars view most Johannine characters as "flat," Bennema demonstrates that many are complex, developing, and "round." John's broad array of characters and their responses to Jesus correspond to people and their choices in real life in any culture and time. This book highlights how John's Gospel seeks to challenge its readers, past and present, about where they stand in relation to Jesus.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Fortress Press,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1451470061
• ISBN 13: 9781451470062
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 240