Gospel of John 101: How to Read and Understand Christianity's Favorite Book

by Donald Senior

Explore the Fourth Gospel with one of Catholicism's leading biblical scholars.

From the time of its first appearance, the Gospel of John has gripped the imagination and the hearts of Christians. Composed towards the latter part of the first century, the so-called "Spiritual Gospel" presents a compelling and distinctive portrait of Jesus and his mission.

Now you can explore this powerful portrayal of Jesus with Rev. Donald Senior, one of the world's top biblical scholars, as your personal teacher. You will explore the remarkable philosophical and theological understanding John kindled. Inspiring and beautifully written, the Gospel of John will move you to encounter the Word of God anew.

John the Evangelist paints a powerful portrait of Jesus Christ. Distinctive from the synoptic gospels in both style and substance, John reflects a unique type of Jewish literature and contains perhaps the most developed theology in the New Testament. As you move through its powerful Christological themes, you will truly see Jesus as the incarnate Word of God.

Throughout the millennia, mystics and ordinary Christian disciples have been drawn to this gospel. It expresses, in powerful words and symbols, the heart of Christian that in Jesus the eternal Word of God has become incarnate. In contemplating the person of Jesus, the Risen Christ, the disciple encounters the human face of God.

Encounter the Word of God in the Gospel of John today.

This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

PLEASE When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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Published August 24, 2021

About the author

The late Fr. Donald Senior, C.P., was president emeritus and professor of New Testament at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He was a past president of the Catholic Biblical Association and of the Association of Theological Schools of the United States and Canada. He served on the Pontifical Biblical Commission under three popes, most recently Pope Francis. He was one of the leading Catholic biblical scholars and teachers in the English language.

Reviews

[Darlene · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was well-researched but the delivery was not engaging. I found my mind wandering a lot, which was disappointing because there was a lot of worthwhile information there. It seemed the author worked hard to make a fascinating subject so dull.

[Jarrod Dillon · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok. Nothing spectacular.

[Ray LaManna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fr. Donald Senior has presented a superb interpretation of St. John's gospel...if you want to know it deeply, this is the resource for you.