The Gospel of John (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)

by Francis Martin, William M. Wright, Peter S. Williamson (Editor), Mary Healy (Editor)

Overview

Examine the New Testament from within the living tradition of the Catholic Church

In this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, two well-respected New Testament scholars interpret the Gospel of John in its historical and literary setting as well as in light of the Church's doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual tradition. They unpack the wisdom of the Fourth Gospel for the intellectual and spiritual transformation of its readers and connect the Gospel with a range of witnesses throughout the whole history of Catholicism.

The CCSS relates Scripture to Christian life today, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students better comprehend the Bible and use it more effectively.

Commentary features include:
● Biblical text from the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)
● References to the Catechism, the Lectionary, and related biblical texts
● Theological insights from Church fathers, saints, and popes
● Reflection and application sections for daily Christian living
● Suggested resources and an index of pastoral subjects

Attractively packaged and accessibly written, the CCSS aims to help readers understand their faith more deeply, nourish their spiritual life, and share the good news with others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780801036477
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	05/05/2015
Series:	Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture Series
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	285,599
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Francis Martin (1930-2017; SSD, Pontifical Biblical Institute) founded Father Francis Martin Ministries (FFMM) and taught at the Dominican House of Studies. He was also a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, DC, and served as chaplain of the Mother of God Community in Gaithersburg, Maryland. William M. Wright IV (PhD, Emory University) is professor of theology at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is the author of Rhetoric and Theology: Figural Reading of John 9.

Table of Contents

Illustrations 7

Editors' Preface 9

Abbreviations 13

Introduction 15

Outline of the Gospel of John 27

The Prologue (1:1-18) 31

Successive Days of Revelation (1:19-2:12) 42

Jesus' First Trip to Jerusalem (2:13-3:36) 62

Encounters with Jesus in Samaria and Galilee (4:1-54) 80

The Obedient Son, Lord of the Sabbath (5:1-47) 96

Jesus and Passover: Food for Eternal Life (6:1-71) 113

Jesus at the Festival of Tabernacles I (7:1-52) 135

Jesus at the Festival of Tabernacles II (7:53-8:59) 150

The Light of the World: Illumination and Judgment (9:1-41) 171

The Good Shepherd and the Festival of Dedication (10:1-42) 186

The Resurrection and the Life (11:1-54) 200

Jesus Goes to Jerusalem for His Passover (11:55-12:50) 215

On the Night before He Died (13:1-30) 232

Farewell Discourse I (13:31-14:31) 240

Farewell Discourse II (15:1-16:4a) 254

Farewell Discourse TII (16:4b-33) 265

Jesus' Prayer of Communion (17:1-26) 276

The Hour Begins (18:1-27) 289

The Trial before Pilate (18:28-19:16a) 298

No Greater Love (19:16b-42) 315

Encountering the Risen Lord (20:1-31) 331

The Church's Witness to the Risen Lord (21:1-25) 347

Suggested Resources 357

Glossary 359

Index of Pastoral Topics 363

Index of Sidebars 365

Map 367