Biblical Interpretation in Early Christian Gospels: Volume 4: The Gospel of John

Beginning with an introduction that surveys methodological approaches used in the study of how scriptural allusions, quotations, and references function in John, these specially commissioned chapters are grouped into four categories that represent the breadth of current interpretive interests.

The parts are as follows: (1) historical-critical approaches, (2) rhetorical and linguistic approaches, (3) social memory approaches, and (4) literary approaches. Each study contains not only recent research on the function of scripture in John, but also an explanation of the approach that is taken, making the collection an ideal resource for both scholars and students who are interested in the complexities of interpretation in John's context as well as ours. This volume is the fourth in a set of volumes within the Library of New Testament Studies entitled Biblical Interpretation in Early Christian Gospels, which together explore current approaches to the study of scripture in the Gospels.

Table of contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Abbreviations

Introduction

• 1. Scripture in John's Gospel: A Methodological Survey - Thomas Hatina, Trinity Western University, USA

Historical Critical Approaches

• 2. Text Criticism - Kent Clarke, Trinity Western University, USA
• 3. “Of Whom Moses Wrote: Torah Themes in John's Prologue” - Craig Evans, Huston Baptist University, USA
• 4. “John 15: They Hated Me Without Cause: A Reception History Approach” - Ruth Sheridan, Charles Sturt, University, Australia
• 5. TBD - Gary Burge, Calvin Theological Seminary, USA

Rhetorical and Linguistic Approaches

• 6. “The Linguistic Function of Biblical Citations in John's Gospel” - Stanley Porter, McMaster Divinity College, Canada
• 7. “Jesus' Use of Scripture in Dialogues with the Jews” - Jiri Lukes, Charles University, Czech Republic
• 8. Cognitive Linguistics - Frederick Tappenden, McGill University, Canada

Social Memory Approaches

• 9. “Framing Jesus through Scripture” - Sandra Huebenthal, University of Passau, Germany
• 10. “Psalm 69 in John 2: A Social Memory Perspective” - Rafael Rodrîguez, Johnson University, USA
• 11. “Abraham's Paternity in John 8: Integrating Social Memory Theory and Mythmaking” - Thomas Hatina, Trinity Western University, USA
• 12. TBD - Tom Thatcher, Cincinnati Christian University, USA

Literary Approaches

• 14. “Quotation as Commentary: The Good News of a King on a Donkey (John 12:12-15)” - R. Alan Culpepper, Mercer University, USA
• 15. “'As One Weeps over a Firstborn': Mapping the Conception of Child Loss in John 19's Use of Zechariah 12.” - Beth M. Stovel, Ambrose University, Canada
• 16. Narrative Criticism - Jan Roskovec, Charles University, Czech Republic
• 17. Literary Criticism - Paul Anderson, George Fox University, USA

Index