"Do the characters in the Gospel of John quote and re-quote each other, even important sayings of Jesus? Jeffrey M. Tripp examines this often overlooked feature of the Fourth Gospel in the contexts of first century pedagogy and literature, as well as early Christian tradition and practices."--Pg. 4 of cover.

Preliminary Material -- Jesus and John the Baptist -- The cleansing of the temple -- Bread from heaven -- Taught by god -- Rivers of living water -- The seed of David -- You are gods -- Jesus' entry into Jerusalem -- The unbelief of the Multitude -- The Traitor -- Hatred without cause -- The son of Perdition -- The parting of Jesus' garments -- Jesus' thirst -- Breaking The criminals' legs and piercing Jesus' side -- Conclusions.

In this 12-session, DVD-based study, biblical scholars: investigate the first-century meaning of passages from the Gospel of John, then: apply the truth to our twenty-first-century lives to help us find our identity and purpose in Jesus Christ. Respond with awe at the wonder of the Word of God, and with hearts and lives transformed by Jesus' life and ministry! Each session includes: An introduction that sets the Bible passage in its first-century context in Israel, A 25-minute video teaching by top biblical professors, pastors, and experts. Their incredible historical insights will deepen your understanding of familiar stories. A flexible 60- to 90-minute structure designed to spark group discussion, This Participant's Guide provides an outline of the video teaching with room for notes, memory verses for each session, photos, maps, additional information, and a five-day personal Bible study guide for each lesson. This Participant's Guide goes with the DVD-based study, The Gospel of John: Finding Identity and Purpose. Book jacket.

An international team of twenty scholars under Edmondo F. Lupieri’s direction produced Mary Magdalene from the New Testament to the New Age and Beyond. While the historical figure of the Magdalene may be lost forever, the construction of her literary images and their transformations and adaptations over the centuries are a lively testimony to human creativity and faith. Different pictures of Mary travelled through time and space, from history to legend and mythology, crossed religious boundaries, going beyond the various Christianities, to become a “sign of contradiction” for many. This book describes a special case of biblical reception history, that of the New Testament figure of a woman whose presence at the side of Jesus has been disturbing for some, but proves to be inspiring for others.

Bible study notes and commentary on the New Testament Gospel of John. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Intended to be helpful to all Christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the Bible as the absolute, inerrant, verbally inspired word of God. Comments include discussion of these topics: * Evidence for faith in the Deity of Jesus * Testimony of miracles and fulfilled prophecy * Jesus' public ministry and teaching * Work of John the Baptist and of Jesus' apostles * Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection

Firsthand Experience. Time-tested wisdom. Experience Jesus’ life firsthand, the way John did as a young man, and benefit from his deep wisdom, gleaned from decades of following in Jesus’ footsteps. John was in his late teens or early twenties, wondering what his life would amount to, when he met Jesus. Within a few short years, he experienced the unforgettable events described in this book and considered what his life could be. When he finally wrote those events down, some sixty years later, he knew from experience the transformative power of Jesus’ Message, and he wanted to share it. As you read the Gospel of John, you’ll begin to see what Jesus could do in your own life. And as you hear Jesus’ words and see what he did, you’ll encounter the extravagant dimensions of God’s love.