Footwashing in John 13 and the Johannine Community
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (681 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1935931407 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 238 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author John Christopher Thomas (PhD, University of Sheffield) is Clarence J Abbott Professor of Biblical Studies at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Cleveland, TN, and Director of the Centre for Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies at Bangor University in Bangor, Wales.
John Christopher Thomas (PhD, University of Sheffield) is Clarence J Abbott Professor of Biblical Studies at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Cleveland, TN, and Director of the Centre for Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies at Bangor University in Bangor, Wales.
This is a very insightful read concerning the meaning and Ann Anderson This is a very insightful read concerning the meaning and significance of the footwashing scene in John 13. The book also contains historical background information which adds layers to one's understanding of the text.. Five Stars Esther Hansen Thoughtful scholarship
Owing, in part, to the impact of the study, over the last couple of decades the possible practice of footwashing and its meaning have begun to receive more attention as a practice within the Johannine community as well as in the practice of the church.. In this second edition, Thomas has removed typographical errors, has brought the various discussions up to date by incorporating the more significant relevant studies into the notes and text of the volume, specifically the results of scholarship devoted to the Fourth Gospel and John 13 – particularly those who have responded to the first edition, has made clearer the rationale for his use of early Christian writings in the sections devoted to the reconstruction of the practice in the Johannine community, and has given some indication of the ways in which his suggestions for future research have generated responses. When the first edition of this work appeared, very few scholars were giving any attention to the possible practice of footwashing in the Johannine community. One of the