02966nam 2200553 450 991078977550332120230421053748.01-283-19364-797866131936430-567-14379-1(CKB)2670000000107028(EBL)743039(OCoLC)745866699(MiAaPQ)EBC743039(Au-PeEL)EBL743039(CaPaEBR)ebr10869610(CaONFJC)MIL319364(EXLCZ)99267000000010702819980715h19981998 uy| 0engur|n|---|||||rdacontentrdamediardacarrierCourting betrayal Jesus as victim in the Gospel of John /Helen C. OrchardSheffield, England :Sheffield Academic Press,[1998]©19981 online resource (298 p.)Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ;161Gender, culture, theory ;5Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Sheffield, 1995.1-85075-884-0 Includes bibliographical references (pages [267]-281) and indexes.CONTENTS; Preface; Abbreviations; Chapter 1; THE DISCONCERTING GOSPEL; Chapter 2; THE THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT; Chapter 3; THE LITERARY CONTEXT; Chapter 4; THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT; Chapter 5; RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY I: SCENES OF VIOLENCE; Chapter 6; RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY II: THE VICTIM'S SELF-COGNIZANCE; Chapter 7; RELATIONSHIP WITH DEATH I: FACING THE HOUR; Chapter 8; RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DISCIPLES I: DEPARTURE; Chapter 9; RELATIONSHIP WITH DEATH II: EMBRACING THE HOUR; Chapter 10; RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DISCIPLES II: REUNION; Chapter 11; THE DISCONCERTING OUTCOME; BibliographyIndex of ReferencesIndex of AuthorsThis study explores the dynamics of violence within John's Gospel, focusing on the portrayal of the character of Jesus. It offers an understanding of the Johannine Jesus that counters the traditional model of a serene figure who maintains sovereign control over his environment. Establishing the prevalence of material indicating opposition to Jesus, it argues that his experience and perception of victimization are key to his identity. Furthermore, it is suggested that Jesus colludes with his victimizers, raising the issue of who is responsible for his betrayal and death. Drawing on the discipliJournal for the study of the New Testament.Supplement series ;161.Gender, culture, theory ;5.Violence in the BibleViolence in the Bible.226.5/06Orchard Helen C.1478102MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910789775503321Courting betrayal3693670UNINA