The Historical Reliability of John's Gospel: Issues and Commentary

by Craig Blomberg

Paper Book, 2002

Status

Available

Call number

N35 Bl

Call number

N35 Bl

Publication

Downers Grove, IL : InterVarsity Press, c2002.

Description

An original, effective approach teaches by explaining worked examples in detail. "Every step in the mathematical process is explained, its purpose and necessity made clear . . . the reader not only has no difficulty in following the rigorous proofs, but even turns to them with eager expectation." #151; Nuclear Physics. 1981 edition.

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A thorough analysis of both critical and conservative scholarship relative to the historical reliability of the Gospel of John. Many scholars, like the members of the Jesus Seminar, largely dismiss this Gospel as unreliable. Many critical scholars like Maurice Casey vigorously attack more
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traditional studies, trying to demonsrate that there is precious little historical accuracy in John. Blomberg accurately presents the viewpoints and evidence of such scholars, while also presenting solid evidence for the historical reliability of the Gospel of John. He points out that many critical scholars continue simply to ignore most conservative scholarship.
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Original publication date

2001

ISBN

0830826858 / 9780830826858

Rating

½ (11 ratings; 4)
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