In this course students will study the Greek text of John’s gospel by applying the hermeneutical and exegetical skills learned in BIBL 5033 and the Greek language skills learned in GREE 6013. In addition to the contents, context, and interpretive issues, authorship, date of composition, theology, and John’s portrait of Jesus will receive attention. This course will provide students with the foundation for preaching, teaching, and further research in John and other gospels.

Recommended Prior Study

• BIBL 5033 Interpreting the New Testament
• Completion of, or simultaneous enrolment in, GREE 6013 Intermediate Greek