Table of Contents
Preface viii
Abbreviations ix
1 Introduction 1
2 John - Witness Par Excellence 22
3 The World - Enveloped in Darkness but Loved by God 31
4 'The Jews' - Opponents Par Excellence 38
5 Andrew and Philip - Finders of People 47
6 Simon Peter - A Shepherd in the Making 53
7 Nathanael - The Genuine Israelite 64
8 The Mother of Jesus - A Catalyst in His Ministry 69
9 Nicodemus - In the Twilight Zone 77
10 The Samaritan Woman - An Unexpected Bride 86
11 The Royal Official - His Word Is Enough for Me 94
12 The Invalid at the Pool - A Lame Response 100
13 The Crowd - A Faceless, Divided Mass 110
14 The Twelve - Slow but Sticky 117
15 Judas Iscariot - The Black Sheep of the Family 127
16 The Man Born Blind - Once I Was Blind but Now I See 136
17 Martha - The Ideal Johannine Confessor 145
18 Mary of Bethany - At Jesus' Feet 151
19 Lazarus - The Dead Shall Hear His Voice 157
20 Thomas - Let Me See and Touch 164
21 The Beloved Disciple - The Unique Eyewitness 171
22 Pilate - Securing a Hollow Victory 183
23 Joseph of Arimathea - Faith and Fear 190
24 Mary Magdalene - Recognizing the Shepherd's Voice 196
25 Conclusion 202
Bibliography 215
Index of Authors 226
