Prologue Flashcards
what was the prologue designed to appeal to
all readers, not just jews - made gospel reading full yo not only Jews and christians but to hellenistic world swell
what does Robinson claim
it is a later tradition to Gospel and was put to bring things to conclusion
what does Burney claim
that is was a Aramaic hymn - written in poetic style with simple construction snd frequent use of ‘and’ a common device in Hebrew poetry
who does Barrett disagree with
Burney
what does Barrett claim
the style is unique to John because of the thematic approach and language
what does stanton claim
that the prologue is a lens to view the rest of Gospel
what does Morna Hooker claim
it is the key to unlock the gospel as a whole - insight into way gospel will unfold
how does the P echo Gen
’ in the beginning was the word’ and the power of Voice
what can you see with the structure of the P
you can see the use of Chiasm
what is Chiasm
the building up to a point - with God being the centre as well as the word coming into flesh
how does the prologue show the need for light
it shows the need for light to cancel out the dark - and show life - ‘the light that shines the dark’
who is john bap and why is he here
he is a witness to the testimony - ‘ man came sent from God is name was John’ - so everyone can believe through him
originally children of God were Jews but in the prologue John suggests that
God is open to anyone - people are by faith not circumstance
what does the word made from flesh show
incarnation of J
what was J given
grace and truth
