A Köstenberger, Andreas J. 1957- creator text bibliography miu Grand Rapids, Mich Zondervan c2009 2009 monographic eng

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652 p. ; 24 cm. Building on many years of research and study in Johannine literature, Andreas Köstenberger not only furnishes an exhaustive theology of John's Gospel and letters, but also provides a detailed study of major themes and relates them to the Synoptic Gospels and other New Testament books. --from publisher description Johannine theology and the historical setting of John's Gospel and letters -- The genre of John's Gospel and letters -- Linguistic and literary dimensions of John's Gospel and letters -- A literary-theological reading of John's Gospel -- A literary-theological reading of John's letters -- John's worldview and use of scripture -- The Messiah and His signs -- The Word: creation and new creation -- God, Father, Son, and Spirit -- Salvation history: Jesus' fulfillment of festal symbolism -- The cosmic trial motif: the world, the Jews, and the witnesses to Jesus -- The new Messianic community: divine sovereignty and human responsibility -- The Johannine love ethic -- John's theology of the cross -- John's trinitarian mission theology -- The theology of John and other New Testament voices. Andreas J. Köstenberger. Includes bibliographical references (p. 568-614) and indexes. Theology Theology BS2601 .K67 2009 226.5/065 9780310269861 (hardcover, printed : alk. paper) 0310269865 (hardcover, printed : alk. paper) 2009028347 DLC 090716 20201014090415.0 15820030