Reading John for Dear Life: A Spiritual Walk with the Fourth Gospel - Softcover

Clark-Soles, Jaime

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0664238475 ISBN 13: 9780664238476

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press, 2016

Synopsis

Jaime Clark-Soles takes readers on a dynamic journey deep into the heart of John in this lively reading of the Fourth Gospel. This book is not simply a commentary but a spiritual companion to be read alongside the Bible. Clark-Soles provides important historical and literary insights while illuminating the dramatic characters in John and emphasizing the Gospel's unique themes and symbols. Her engaging writing style will generate enthusiasm and investment in John's message. Readers will also appreciate the addition of prayers as well as questions for individual study and/or group discussion. This excellent guide will enrich our spiritual journeys while opening ourselves up to Jesus through the words, stories, questions, symbols, and characters we encounter in John's Gospel.

About this title

About the Author

Jaime Clark-Solesis Professor of New Testament and Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Professor at Perkins School of Theology. She speaks and preaches frequently in churches and contributes to various online resources, including workingpreacher.org. She is the author of several books, includingReading John for Dear Life: A Spiritual Walk with the Fourth GospelandEngaging the Word: The New Testament and the Christian Believer. She serves on the editorial board of theJournal of Religion and Disability. As an ordained Baptist minister, she has served in both parish and hospice settings.

Edition details

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0664238475
• ISBN 13: 9780664238476
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 186