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An 8 page paper that discusses specific aspects of John 10:22-40. Topics include literary criticism and the use of signs and symbols; the literary form of the Gospel; textual criticism; a comparison of five translations of these verses; how the gospel was accepted as canon; examples of parallel verses in the OT and NT; sources for the Gospel; redaction criticism; and comments about the author of the gospel. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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for the wondrous deeds of Jesus" (NAB, 1991). Signs are not limited to just a single set of verses, instead, mostly, they are spread through chapters and verses. For instance,
the Lord as the Light, as the Door, as the Good Shepherd and as the One who gives living water is found between 7:1 to 10:39 (St. Peters Church, 1998).
The "Lord as the Resurrection and the Life" are entwined through the passages of 10:40 to 11:53 (St. Peters Church, 1998). Born has high praise for Johns Gospel; he says
that it "stands alone" because of its "unique presentation of the Christ-event"; it is "exceptional" and Born tells us that the symbol of the eagle has been attached to this
Gospel (1988, p.3). Born also cites Paul Dukes praise of John: "The thought of this Gospel reaches dizzying heights, its majestic language spirals and soars, presenting a Christ lifted up
to a glory more elevated than we might otherwise have seen" (Born, 1988, p. 3). Other scholars have commented that Johns is a unique literary style within the gospels
because he develops the message through the characters and the events (Born, 1988). John uses the literary technique of misunderstanding to make a point (Born, 1988). For instance, in verse
24, the Jews ask Jesus "how long" He will keep them "in suspense" - "If you are the Christ, tell us plainly" (NIV, John 10:22). Jesus tells them the He
has already told them but they dont listen. Jesus implies since they are not His "sheep," they do not hear what He says. John then turns the situation
around and instead of this group trying to stone Christ for performing miracles (good works), now, John has them trying to stone Jesus for blasphemy (NIV, John 10:33). One interpretation
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