Courting Betrayal - Jesus as Victim in the Gospel of John (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Sheffield Academic Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The Library of New Testament Studies
Release date:	May 1998
First published:	May 1998
Authors:	Helen Orchard
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	293
ISBN-13:	978-1-85075-884-6
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > The Bible > Bible readings or selections Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > The Bible > Bible readings or selections Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General Books > Christianity > The Bible > Bible readings or selections
LSN:	1-85075-884-0
Barcode:	9781850758846

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