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Courting Betrayal: Jesus As Victim In The Gospel Of John: No. 161 (The Library of New Testament Studies) - Softcover

Orchard, Helen

 
9781850758846: Courting Betrayal: Jesus As Victim In The Gospel Of John: No. 161 (The Library of New Testament Studies)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1850758840 ISBN 13: 9781850758846
Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press, 1998

Synopsis

This study explores the dynamics of violence within John's Gospel, focusing on the portrayal of the character of Jesus. It offers an understanding of the Johannine Jesus that counters the traditional model of a serene figure who maintains sovereign control over his environment. Establishing the prevalence of material indicating opposition to Jesus, it argues that his experience and perception of victimization are key to his identity. Furthermore, it is suggested that Jesus colludes with his victimizers, raising the issue of who is responsible for his betrayal and death. Drawing on the disciplines of victimology, literary criticism and liberation theology, the work comprises targeted exegesis of substantial portions of the Gospel, revealing the prominence of the theme of violence and raising a number of christological questions.

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About the Author

Helen Orchard received her doctorate in Biblical Studies from the University of Sheffield, and now works in the Lincoln Theological Institute at the University of Sheffield.

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Publisher
Sheffield Academic Press
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1850758840
ISBN 13 
9781850758846
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
298