john Flashcards
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author of john
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Jewish christian, the apostle john
2
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audience
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written by a community that was started by the beloved disciple (possibly John) Tradition: Christmas in Ephesus, 90-100 AD
3
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theme of john
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jesus is the divine son of god and faith in him brings us eternal life
4
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special characterstics
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symbolic language, dualistic opposites, “hour
and “sign”, I AM, all knowing Jesus
5
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the beloved disciple
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last supper, cross, empty tomb, indicated he was a witness, possibly John the apotsle
6
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Johns PN, RN and epilouge
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lacks negative elements, adds postive to PN, hour of glory instead of darkness
