Changes

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 Saviour's labours 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 Saviour 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| 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 Saviour 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.

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 Saviour 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 Saviour 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.

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.

==Author==

==Author==