Hallowed in Truth and Love
Author | : Dorothy A. Lee |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 2016-12-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 1925208281 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781925208283 |
Rating | : 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This study explores the spirituality of one group of NewTestament writings - those associated with the name ofJohn: the Fourth Gospel, the three Johannine Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. Largely focused on the Gospel, the book explores various Johannine themes that together form a distinct and unique spirituality: Jesus as the Word, the place of worship, the role of the Spirit, images of discipleship, the five senses, the place of love, the realityof absence. The book examines these and other themes through the symbols that dominate the Johannine text, articulating its spirituality in vivid, concrete languag