lawsuit motif in John's gospel from new perspectives, The

lawsuit motif in John's gospel from new perspectives, The

By Per Jarle Bekken

Book Description

This scholarly exploration invites readers to discover fresh dimensions of spiritual truth through an innovative examination of legal themes woven throughout John's Gospel. Per Jarle Bekken guides readers through a fascinating investigation of how ancient Jewish and Greco-Roman legal traditions illuminate the profound spiritual drama surrounding Jesus' earthly ministry.

The author reveals how understanding ancient perspectives on vigilante justice, particularly through the lens of Philo's writings, brings new clarity to the accusations leveled against Jesus for Sabbath-breaking, blasphemy, and leading people astray. These charges, often viewed solely through a religious lens, emerge with deeper significance when examined within their original cultural and legal contexts.

Drawing from legal documents preserved in Roman Egypt, Bekken demonstrates how the formal Jewish and Roman proceedings against Jesus reflect broader patterns of ancient judicial practice. This historical grounding offers readers a richer appreciation for the spiritual tensions and conflicts that shaped Jesus' final days.

Perhaps most compelling is the exploration of how John's Gospel presents Jesus as the ultimate ruler, contrasting earthly imperial power with divine authority. Through Philo's expectations of an eschatological emperor, readers gain insight into how early Christians understood Jesus' true kingship over all nations.

This work offers those seeking deeper biblical understanding a unique pathway to appreciate the Gospel's spiritual message through the lens of ancient legal and cultural frameworks.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~8 hours)

📄 Length: 305 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Jesus christ
  • ✓ Explore Religious aspects
  • ✓ Explore New Testament
  • ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
  • ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
  • ✓ Explore Bible
  • ✓ Explore Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., n. t. gospels
  • ✓ Explore History of doctrines

Topics Covered

Jesus christ Religious aspects New Testament Trials in the Bible Criticism, interpretation Bible Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., n. t. gospels History of doctrines Roman law Royal office Trials, litigation Trial of Jesus Christ Jewish law Biblical teaching Trial

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