The Portrayal of Peter and Atonement Theology in the Gospel of John
Three scenes in the Gospel of John, the foot-washing episode (13:2–11), the narrative of the denial prediction (13:33–38), and the account of Peter cutting off the ear of the high priest's servant (18:8–11), characterize Peter as one who resists the idea that Jesus should take up the role of go...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Eisenbrauns
2011
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Bulletin for biblical research
Year: 2011, Volume: 21, Issue: 4, Pages: 507-523 |
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Summary: | Three scenes in the Gospel of John, the foot-washing episode (13:2–11), the narrative of the denial prediction (13:33–38), and the account of Peter cutting off the ear of the high priest's servant (18:8–11), characterize Peter as one who resists the idea that Jesus should take up the role of good shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep. These scenes link with the Gospel's ὑπέρ texts. Their consistent portrayal of Peter forms part of the Gospel's presentation of the significance of Jesus' death. |
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ISSN: | 2576-0998 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Bulletin for biblical research
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.2307/26424526 |