John : Interpretation

In this volume, Gerard Sloyan utilizes the lectionary approach to offer new insights into understanding the book of John.In so doing, he puts the Fourth Gospel in the Old Testament context within which the early church received the public readings of this Gospel.His emphasis on the use of John within first-century Christianity enables modern readers to grasp the meaning of the Gospel message. Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the Bible in the church.Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.