The word of life :a theology of John's Gospel /Craig R. Koester.

Book

Community of Christ Library

Name/Title

Description

Introduction: the theological shape of the Gospel; a history of theological questions from the early church to the present; venturing forward -- God: God and the Word; Creator and Giver of Life; the Sender; God of the cross and resurrection; the Father -- The world and its people: Created for life; the problem of death; the problem of sin; the problem of evil; the world -- Jesus: human being and Teacher; prophet and Messiah; Son of God -- Crucifixion and resurrection: the significance of Jesus' crucifixion; the significance of Jesus' resurrection -- The Spirit: the Spirit makes Jesus known; source of faith and life; the Advocate's abiding presence; Teacher and Witness -- Faith, present and future: faith and the present; present faith and future hope -- Discipleship in community and world: discipleship; Christian community; Jesus as the way in a pluralistic world. xiv, 245 p. ;23 cm.

Book Details

Author

Koester, Craig R.

Place Published

City

Grand Rapids, Mich.

Date Published

2008

Publication Subjects

Bible.--John--Criticism, interpretation, etc. Bible.--John--Theology.

Call No.

BS2615.52 .K64 2008

ISBN

9780802829382 (pbk. : alk. paper), 0802829384 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN

2008022118

Notes

Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 232-241) and index.