Flesh and Glory: Symbol, Gender, and Theology in the Gospel of John

by Dorothy A Lee

Overview

This beautifully written book shows that the Gospel of John is not a collection of dry fragments but a rich, unified text that continues to inspire believers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824519810
Publisher:	Crossroad Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/28/2002
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	6.02(w) x 9.24(h) x 0.88(d)

About the Author

 Lee is Professor of New Testament Studies at Theological Hall, Queen's College, Australia.

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	vii
	Introduction: Symbol and Gender in Johannine Study	1
1.	The Meaning of Symbol in the Fourth Gospel	9
2.	Restoring Glory: The Symbol of Jesus' Flesh	29
3.	Quenching Thirst: The Symbol of Living Water	65
4.	Abiding on the Vine: Symbols of Love and Friendship	88
5.	Authoring Life: The Symbol of God as Father	110
6.	Giving Birth to Believers: Symbols of Motherhood	135
7.	Walking in Darkness: Symbols of Sin and Evil	166
8.	Costly Self-Giving: The Symbol of Anointing	197
9.	Resurrection and Life: Symbols of Easter	212
	Conclusion: Reading for Transformation	233
	Notes	238
	Bibliography	274
	Indexes	288