Preaching the Gospel of John:Â Proclaiming the Living Word - Softcover

Williamson Jr., Lamar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0664225330 ISBN 13: 9780664225339

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press, 2004

Synopsis

In this accessible treatment of the major themes of the Gospel of John, renowned New Testament scholar Lamar Williamson blends the best of biblical scholarship and a close reading of the Fourth Gospel to meet the practical needs of weekly preaching. A more reflective Gospel in which the risen Jesus speaks in signs and discourses, John does not simply tell stories, but allows us to experience the Word and to see Jesus offering living water to the aridity of the institutional church and bread to the hungry hearts of individual disciples. More than mere exposition, Preaching the Gospel of John includes at the end of each passage three to five possibilities for preaching the text--creative and pertinent suggestions that can help preachers apply the words of the Fourth Gospel to the lives of today's churchgoers. Proclaiming the living Word is a major theme of the Gospel of John, and this clear and insightful commentary captures that message in the preaching moment.

About this title

About the Author

Lamar Williamson Jr. is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia. His published works include Preaching the Gospel of John and Mark in the Interpretation commentary series, both published by WJK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0664225330
• ISBN 13: 9780664225339
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 354