The Word (Logos)

Question 1

in P what does author declare that J is

Answer 1

God himself - come as human - the story of J is the story of the Logos

Question 2

what does word (Logos) work along side

Answer 2

Gods creation, its incarnation over darkness and amplified in God

Question 3

why is the term logos useful

Answer 3

because it allows author to link OT and New jewish traditions

Question 4

At the beginning of the P the reader is introduced to a re theology - what is is ?

Answer 4

that the perspective of J that was previously revealed and thought with relation to God has been transcended and fulfilled though the word being flesh

Question 5

what does Dodd say

Answer 5

1968 - Jews identify word of God with Torah - the word was Gods wisdom embodied in law

Question 6

what does Marsh say

Answer 6

1968 - Author incorporates hellinistic notions of ideal world and human therefore G its just a series of stories but a ‘ meeting place, in a historic person, at a specific time in history

Question 7

what happens without the word

Answer 7

darkness, and existence meaningless , it is the light that is the only source of intellect, understanding and spritual truth

Question 8

what is meant by the word (logos)

Answer 8

eternal purpose of God- the source of life and creations - the source of light or enlightenment for humanity he is he true light and the darkness of the world can never be put out