Allusion and Meaning in John 6, Volume 137Many interpreters read John 6 as a contrast between Jesus and Judaism: Jesus repudiates Moses and manna and offers himself as an alternative. In contrast, this monograph argues that John 6 places elements of the Exodus story in a positive and constructive relationship to Jesus. This reading leads to an understanding of John as an interpreter of Exodus who, like other contemporary Jewish interpreters, sees current experiences in light of the Exodus story. This approach to John offers new possibilities for assessing the gospel's relationship to Jewish scripture, its dualism, and its metaphorical language. |
Contents
Acknowledgements | 1 |
Chapter | 43 |
Chapter Three | 77 |
Chapter Four | 119 |
Chapter Five | 157 |
Bibliography | 197 |
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