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Is John a synoptic gospel?
John is the only non-synoptic gospel in the canon
What is the beginning of John known as?
The Book of Signs
What is the second half of John known for?
The Book of Glory
High cristology
Called the “spiritual gospel”
Holy Spirit is mentioned a lot
Strong emphasis on
Love, Truth, Eternal Life
Purpose
John 20:30-31 - written for people to believe
This gospel can be read as antagonistic towards Judaism (opponents are “the Jews”)
This means John is most likely the latest gospel in the NT
Language of John
metaphorical
Metaphorical language
“I am,” prologue, the word became flesh, light/darkness, Jesus is the good news
different things
no parables or exorcisms
prevalent theme
Mystery of Christ
Jesus’s Death is his Glorification
“It is finished” not “Why have you forsaken me”
Stays in control of everything
The World and the Jews
The world is hostile against Jesus; ruled by the devil
Jews as opponents of Jesus
Loving one another
More than other gospels combined
Love one another as he has loved you