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==Contents and Scheme==

==Contents and Scheme==

The [[Gospel]] of [[Saint John| St. John]] is the last of the four [[Biblical canon| canonical]] Gospels.  Its content is a narrative of the life of [[Christ| Jesus]] from His [[Baptism| baptism]] to His [[Resurrection]] and His manifestation of Himself in the midst of His disciples.

The [[Gospel]] of [[Saint John|St. John]] is the last of the four [[Biblical canon|canonical]] Gospels.  Its content is a narrative of the life of [[Christ|Jesus]] from His [[baptism]] to His [[Resurrection]] and His manifestation of Himself in the midst of His disciples.

The Gospel is in four sections:

The Gospel is in four sections:

* The prologue (1: 1-18), containing what is in a sense a brief epitome of the whole Gospel in the doctrine of the Incarnation of the Eternal Word.

* The prologue (1: 1-18), containing what is in a sense a brief epitome of the whole Gospel in the doctrine of the Incarnation of the Eternal Word.

* The first part (1:19-12:50), which recounts the public life of Jesus from His baptism to the eve of His [[Passion of Christ| Passion]].

* The first part (1:19-12:50), which recounts the public life of Jesus from His baptism to the eve of His [[Passion of Christ|Passion]].

* The second part (13-21:22), which relates the history of the Passion and Resurrection of the [[Savior]].

* The second part (13-21:22), which relates the history of the Passion and Resurrection of the [[Savior]].

* A short epilogue (21:23-25), referring to the great mass of the Savior's words and works which are not recorded in the Gospel.

* A short epilogue (21:23-25), referring to the great mass of the Savior's words and works which are not recorded in the Gospel.

==Distinctiveness==

==Distinctiveness==

The Fourth Gospel is written in [[Greek]], and even a superficial study of it is sufficient to reveal many peculiarities, which give the narrative a distinctive character. His vocabulary is, it is true, less rich in peculiar expressions than that of Paul or of [[Gospel of Luke| Luke]]: he uses in all about ninety words not found in any other [[hagiographer]].

The Fourth Gospel is written in [[Greek]], and even a superficial study of it is sufficient to reveal many peculiarities, which give the narrative a distinctive character. His vocabulary is, it is true, less rich in peculiar expressions than that of Paul or of [[Gospel of Luke|Luke]]: he uses in all about ninety words not found in any other [[hagiographer]].

Even more distinctive, the vocabulary is the grammatical use of pronouns, prepositions, and verbs. The [[Evangelist]] reveals a deep knowledge of Hellenistic speech of the first century AD, which are flavored with certain Hebrew expressions. His literary style is lauded for its noble, natural, and artistic simplicity. He combines in harmonious fashion the rustic speech of the [[Synoptic Gospels|Synoptic]]s with the urban phraseology of [[Saint Paul| St. Paul]].

Even more distinctive, the vocabulary is the grammatical use of pronouns, prepositions, and verbs. The [[Evangelist]] reveals a deep knowledge of Hellenistic speech of the first century AD, which are flavored with certain Hebrew expressions. His literary style is lauded for its noble, natural, and artistic simplicity. He combines in harmonious fashion the rustic speech of the [[Synoptic Gospels|Synoptic]]s with the urban phraseology of [[Saint Paul|St. Paul]].

What first attracts the reader's attention is the subject matter of the Gospel; the confinement of the narrative to chronicling events which took place in [[Judea]] and [[Jerusalem]]. The Savior's labors in Galilee relates a few events, without dwelling on details, and of these events only two -- the multiplication of the loaves and fishes (6: 1-16), and the sea-voyage (6: 17-21) -- are already related in the Synoptic Gospels.

What first attracts the reader's attention is the subject matter of the Gospel; the confinement of the narrative to chronicling events which took place in [[Judea]] and [[Jerusalem]]. The Savior's labors in Galilee relates a few events, without dwelling on details, and of these events only two—the multiplication of the loaves and fishes (6: 1-16), and the sea-voyage (6: 17-21) -- are already related in the Synoptic Gospels.

Compared with the other Evangelists, John chronicles fewer [[Miracle| miracles]] but concentrates more attention to the discourses of [[Christ| Jesus]]. The events depicted form a frame for the words, conversation, and teaching of the Savior and His disputations with His adversaries. In fact it is the controversies with the [[Sanhedrin| Sanhedrists]] at Jerusalem which seem especially to claim the attention of the Evangelist. John's interest is a highly theological one.

Compared with the other Evangelists, John chronicles fewer [[miracle]]s but concentrates more attention to the discourses of [[Christ|Jesus]]. The events depicted form a frame for the words, conversation, and teaching of the Savior and His disputations with His adversaries. In fact it is the controversies with the [[Sanhedrin|Sanhedrists]] at Jerusalem which seem especially to claim the attention of the Evangelist. John's interest is a highly theological one.

Even in the earliest ages of Christianity, the honorary title of the "theologian"  was bestowed on John. There are certain great truths, constantly referred to, in the Gospel which are regarded as his governing ideas, special mention should be made of such expressions as the [[Light]] of the World, the [[Truth]], the Life, the Resurrection.

Even in the earliest ages of Christianity, the honorary title of the "theologian"  was bestowed on John. There are certain great truths, constantly referred to, in the Gospel which are regarded as his governing ideas, special mention should be made of such expressions as the [[Light]] of the World, the [[Truth]], the Life, the Resurrection.

From his very opening sentences John looks to the deepest of eternity; the Divine [[Logos| Word]] in the bosom of the Father. He never tires of portraying the dignity and glory of the Eternal Word Who took up His abode among men. As evidence of the Divinity of the Savior the author chronicles some of the great wonders by which Christ revealed His glory, but he is far more intent on leading us to a deeper understanding of Christ's Divinity and majesty by a consideration of His words, discourses, and teaching, and His [[Divine]] [[Love]].

From his very opening sentences John looks to the deepest of eternity; the Divine [[Logos|Word]] in the bosom of the Father. He never tires of portraying the dignity and glory of the Eternal Word Who took up His abode among men. As evidence of the Divinity of the Savior the author chronicles some of the great wonders by which Christ revealed His glory, but he is far more intent on leading us to a deeper understanding of Christ's Divinity and majesty by a consideration of His words, discourses, and teaching, and His [[Divine]] [[Love]].

Much more than in the Synoptics, the whole narrative of the Fourth Gospel centers round the Person of the Redeemer.  The Gospel of John is unique in not recounting any of the parables.

Much more than in the Synoptics, the whole narrative of the Fourth Gospel centers round the Person of the Redeemer.  The Gospel of John is unique in not recounting any of the parables.

*[[Aramaic Judaism, Jewish Aramaic Christianity, and John 1:1]]

*[[Aramaic Judaism, Jewish Aramaic Christianity, and John 1:1]]

==External Links==

==External links==

*[http://bertschlossberg.blogspot.com/ How the Gospel of John tell us Jesus is God]

*[http://bertschlossberg.blogspot.com/ How the Gospel of John tell us Jesus is God]

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