Category Archives: Gospel of John
“When you have lifted up the Son of Man…”
“When you have lifted up the Son of man, then you will know that I am he.” (John 8:28) Just as in the Synoptic Gospels, so in the Gospel of John Jesus three times solemnly prophesies his passion (John 3:14; … Continue reading
Filed under Gospel of John, Lectionary, Mary Healy, Uncategorized
“Cistern” or “Well”? Getting John 4:11 Right
Translation of the Greek New Testament into contemporary English is always an unfinished business. Preparing a homily on John 4, “The Samaritan Woman at the Well,” I was confronted, once again, with the NAB rendering of phrear in verses 11-12 … Continue reading
Filed under Dennis Hamm SJ, Gospel of John, translation issues, Uncategorized
“I Am the Resurrection and the Life”
Jesus previously spoke of the resurrection as an event that would take place on “the last day” (6:39-40, 44, 54; cf. 12:48). He now affirms, with his fifth “I am + predicate” pronouncement, “I am the resurrection and the life.” … Continue reading
Filed under biblical interpretation, biblical theology, Bill Wright, Gospel of John
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