The Spiritual Gospel: the interpretation of the Fourth Gospel in the early church
This book surveys the Greek fathers' interpretations of the Gospel of John from the earliest surviving commentary (Heracleon, c. 170) up to the early fifth century. It examines key themes and passages from the gospel and the varying methods of exegesis applied to them by different commentators,...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge
Cambridge University Press
1960.
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| In: | Year: 1960 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Wiles, Maurice F., The Spiritual Gospel] (1961) (Filson, Floyd V.)
The Spiritual Gospel. Maurice F. Wiles (1961) (Schoedel, William R.) |
| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Bible. John
Criticism, interpretation, etc
History
B Bible B Bible ; John ; Criticism, interpretation, etc ; History |
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| Parallel Edition: | Erscheint auch als: 9780521068024 |
| Summary: | This book surveys the Greek fathers' interpretations of the Gospel of John from the earliest surviving commentary (Heracleon, c. 170) up to the early fifth century. It examines key themes and passages from the gospel and the varying methods of exegesis applied to them by different commentators, giving special attention to the contrast between the schools of Alexandria (notably Origen and Cyril) and of Antioch (Theodore of Mopsuestia and John Chrysostom). Maurice Wiles identifies the distinctive insights of each commentator and teases out the rich diversity of interpretations that flourished in this early period. This discussion is set within the wider context of early Christian thought, including the controversies between the Gnostic, modalist and monarchian heresies and 'orthodox' Nicene doctrine. The authorship and purpose of the gospel -- The fourth gospel and the synoptic gospels -- Historicity and symbolism -- The signs -- Leading ideas of the gospel -- The fourth gospel and the gnostics -- Christological interpretation in the third and fourth cenutries -- The christological exegesis of Theodore and Cyril -- The gospel of salvation |
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| Item Description: | Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 31 May 2016) |
| ISBN: | 0511659741 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511659744 |