02840nam 2200613 450 991078979970332120230421053741.01-283-19252-797866131925230-567-10865-1(CKB)2670000000106864(EBL)742873(OCoLC)741691343(SSID)ssj0000525984(PQKBManifestationID)11913825(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000525984(PQKBWorkID)10521374(PQKB)11223140(MiAaPQ)EBC742873(Au-PeEL)EBL742873(CaPaEBR)ebr10869517(CaONFJC)MIL319252(OCoLC)893335752(EXLCZ)99267000000010686419970910h19971997 uy| 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe symbol of water in the Gospel of John /Larry Paul JonesSheffield, England :Sheffield Academic Press,[1997]©19971 online resource (273 p.)Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ;145Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--Vanderbilt University, 1995.1-85075-668-6 Includes bibliographical references (pages [243]-255) and indexes.CONTENTS; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter 1; INTRODUCTION; Chapter 2; WATER AND THE BEGINNING OF THE MINISTRY OF JESUS; Chapter 3; LIVING WATER AND TROUBLED WATERS; Chapter 4; LIVING WATER AND DIVIDED PEOPLE; Chapter 5; WATER AND THE HOUR; Chapter 6; CONCLUSION; Bibliography; Index of References; Index of AuthorsThis study explores the meaning and function of water as a literary symbol in the Gospel of John. Jones first gives an account of symbol: it points beyond itself, it defies clear and definitive perceptual expression, and it in some way embodies that which it represents. Then he examines the narrative sections of John that involve water, plotting the expanding meaning and function of the symbol as the narrative unfolds. The study concludes that water serves primarily as a symbol of the Spirit and therein symbolizes Jesus. The symbol of water calls a wide variety of readers to a decision and funJournal for the study of the New Testament.Supplement series ;145.Water in the BibleSymbolism in the BibleWater in the Bible.Symbolism in the Bible.226.5/064Jones Larry Paul1952-1477235MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910789799703321The symbol of water in the Gospel of John3692332UNINA