Writings of John

This survey of John’s writings introduces students to the Gospel of John, the Johannine epistles, and Revelation, covering the texts themselves as well as issues of authorship, transmission, background, and interpretation. Books themselves receive paragraph-by-paragraph commentary, which includes applicable insight for the Christian life today.

This seminary and upper-level college text helps students, pastors, and lay learners study the New Testament documents most cherished by today's Christians.

C. Marvin Pate addresses John's writings according to their logical divisions: the Gospel of John, the Johannine Epistles, and Revelation. Each section includes a thorough introduction to relevant interpretive issues, including historical background, cultural setting, and theological context. He examines issues like authorship, audience, and theological perspective.

The text of John's Gospel, 1-3 John, and Revelation receive paragraph-by-paragraph commentary, which includes applicable insight for the Christian life today. With its thorough discussion, features designed for classroom use, The Writings of John sets the standard for introductory texts on biblical books or collections.