Excavating John's Gospel - Paperback

by Cornelis Bennema (Author), David Wenham (Foreword by)

Among people who read the Bible, some barely scratch the surface; others want to delve deeper and gain a better understanding of its original meaning and significance for today. This commentary will aid the latter category of people. Cornelis Bennema presents the study of John's Gospel as an archeological expedition at the site of John's Gospel where one digs up its meaning and applies it to today's context. If you are ready for some mental effort, perspiration, and dirty hands, you will soon realize that beneath the surface of John's Gospel there is a treasure to be discovered. Written in everyday language, this commentary will help one to get a deeper understanding and appreciation of God's message for today.

Author Biography

Cornelius Bennema is Assistant Professor of New Testament Department at the South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS; http: //www.saiacs.org) in Bangalore, India. He is the author of The Power of Saving Wisdom: An Investigation of Spirit and Wisdom in Relation to the Soteriology of the Fourth Gospel (Mohr Siebeck, 2002)