'''Unique to the Gospel of John''' are the following:
'''Unique to the Gospel of John''' are the following:
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*no [[parables]] or [[exorcism]]s, in contrast with the other [[Gospels]];
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*no [[parables]] or [[exorcism]]s, in contrast with the other [[Gospels]];<ref>[[John]] does contain allegories, such as the Good Shepherd (John 10:1–5) and the childbearing woman (John 16:21).</ref>
*its time period is somewhat different from the [[synoptic Gospels]];
*its time period is somewhat different from the [[synoptic Gospels]];
*it is more favorable to [[Samaritan]]s and more hostile to [[Judean]]s;
*it is more favorable to [[Samaritan]]s and more hostile to [[Judean]]s;
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*it has greater emphasis on [[eternal life]]; and
*it has greater emphasis on [[eternal life]]; and
*it contains more theological discussions by [[Jesus]].
*it contains more theological discussions by [[Jesus]].