Water into Wine: An Introduction to John's Gospel

by Stephen Verney

224 pages, Paperback

First published May 13, 1985

Reviews

[Amy Cahill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful book that helped take me to new depths of understanding about Jesus. There is a slightly odd chapter in the middle about John and Dante, which I didn’t feel added anything, but overall I felt the weight of John’s gospel because of Stephen Verney’s lovely writing. It is not a typical commentary, or exegesis of John, rather a personal journey through the Gospel with some profound insights and thoughts. I am glad I read it.

[Christopher Trend · Rating 5 out of 5]

A refreshing commentary on John’s Gospel using the author’s experiences to help illustrate some of the ideas. He gives a good commentary on the Greek; ideal for those of us who can’t read NT Greek (yet). He ties the themes together well using the Wedding at Cana as the first sign which gives context to the other signs Jesus performed. He also discusses John Chapter 1 at the end of the book as a reflection based on John’s thoughts & experiences across a lifetime.

[Iain Every · Rating 5 out of 5]

Published in 1985? Are you serious? As fresh as if it had been written in 2020, sharing deep wisdom and encouragement that echoes so much of contemporary writing and what we feel we are learning in this decade. Immediate, grace filled, transforming and very readable. There is no better companion to John's Gospel.

[David Sheppard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing. Verney inspired me completely when I read Fire in Coventry, and this book about John's gospel just as much.

[Andy Sheppard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I studied this book as part of a wonderful on-line Lent course from St Martin in the fields. Stephen Verney introduced me to the depth of St Johns Gospel