A Theology of John's Gospel and Letters
The Word, the Christ, the Son of God
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Zondervan Academic (Zondervan)
- Published: 2009
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Publisher's Description
A Theology of John’s Gospel and Letters introduces the first volume in the BTNT series. 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. Readers will gain an in-depth and holistic grasp of Johannine theology in the larger context of the Bible. D. A. Carson (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) says about Köstenberger’s volume that “for the comprehensiveness of its coverage in the field of Johannine theology (Gospel and Letters), there is nothing to compare to this work.” I. Howard Marshall (University of Aberdeen) writes, “This book is a ‘first’ in many ways: the first volume that sets the pattern for the quality and style of the new Biblical Theology of the New Testament series published by Zondervan; the first major volume to be devoted specifically to the theology of John’s Gospel and Letters at a high academic level; and the first volume to do so on the basis that here we have an interpretation of John’s theology composed by an eyewitness of the life and passion of Jesus.” The Biblical Theology of the New Testament Series The Biblical Theology of the New Testament (BTNT) series provides upper college and seminary-level textbooks for students of New Testament theology, interpretation, and exegesis. Pastors and discerning theology readers alike will also benefit from this series. Written at the highest level of academic excellence by recognized experts in the field, the BTNT series not only offers a comprehensive exploration of the theology of every book of the New Testament, including introductory issues and major themes, but also shows how each book relates to the broad picture of New Testament theology.
Endorsements (1)
“PRAISE FOR A THEOLOGY OF JOHN’S GOSPEL AND LETTERS For the comprehensiveness of its coverage in the field of Johannine theology (gospel and letters), there is nothing to compare to this work. D. A. CARSON, research professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School This book is a “first” in many ways: the first volume that sets the pattern for the quality and style of the new Biblical Theology of the New Testament series published by Zondervan; the first major volume to be devoted specifically to the theology of John’s gospel and letters at a high academic level; and the first volume to offer a thorough interpretation of the theology of an eyewitness of the life and passion of Jesus. Andreas Köstenberger has already laid a foundation for his study with his careful, detailed commentary on the gospel of John, and here presents a self-standing study that gathers together the thought of the Evangelist in a systematic and complete manner. I particularly welcome the way in which the book sets out John’s theological story in the gospel and letters before giving a detailed, thematic study I. HOWARD MARSHALL, emeritus professor of New Testament exegesis and honorary research professor, University of Aberdeen Massive and masterful, this book presents Johannine theology in encyclopedic fullness. Arguing for apostolic authorship of John’s gospel and epistles, Andreas Köstenberger gives due weight to historical, literary, linguistic, and thematic matters in careful interaction with other scholars. Yet pastors and advanced students will also find the discussion accessible. We find here a new benchmark in synthetic treatment of these priceless writings of Christ’s beloved disciple. ROBERT W. YARBROUGH, professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School To the Word-Made-Flesh “And since they all [i.e. all four canonical Gospels] had the same object, to show Christ, the first three exhibit His body, if I may be permitted to put it like that, but John shows His soul.”
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