Published 1987
by W.B. Eerdmans in Grand Rapids, Mich .
Written in
Edition Notes
| Statement | Vernard Eller. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | BS2615.2 .E44 1987 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | xi, 124 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 124 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL2387700M |
| ISBN 10 | 0802802753 |
| LC Control Number | 87016772 |
The Beloved Disciple his name, his story, his thought: two studies from the Gospel of John. The Beloved Disciple: His Name, His Story, His Throught by Vernard Eller. This publication was originally published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. . The Online Books Page. Online Books by. Vernard Eller. A Wikipedia article about this author is available.. Eller, Vernard: The Beloved Disciple: His Name, His Story, His Thought (HTML at ) Eller, Vernard: Christian Anarchy: Jesus' Primacy Over the Powers (HTML at ) Eller, Vernard: Kierkegaard and Radical Discipleship: A New Perspective (HTML at . Thought provoking, insightful, and logically defended case for the identity of the author of the gospel of John. The book uses only the scripture itself, no external sources, for the basis of the case made in the book. The Beloved Disciple: His Name, His Story, His Thought: Two Studies from the Gospel of John by Vernard Eller ( Reviews:
It is unlikely that the Beloved Disciple is anyone mentioned by name in the Gospel of John, and especially in these latter chapters, His identity is being veiled not revealed with a name. That means we can eliminate those mentioned in John , as well Philip, Andrew, and Judas Iscariot of the Twelve, but also Lazarus I think. 3. Perhaps a historical individual actually stood behind the figure of the beloved disciple. Nevertheless, the beloved disciple is anonymous in the text and must remain so to fulfill the role given him in the story. The point John’s Gospel makes is that any reader who wishes to follow Jesus can become a beloved disciple by following his lead. The name of the beloved disciple is known only by the Evangelist, and he chose not to reveal it. The beloved disciple may have been the leader of a Johannine community or a group of teachers. It is thought that these individuals were the actual authors of the Johannine literature – the Gospel, the three Johannine Epistles and the Book of. This is the origin of his unique title, John the Beloved, but his witness and mission reveal aspects of discipleship that we can all share. John, Son of Zebedee. John’s Hebrew name, Yohanan, means “God has been gracious.” Most of the details we know about him come from the first three Gospels, which tell the story of the Savior’s mortal.
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Beloved Disciple: His Name, His Story, His Thought by Vernard Eller (, Trade Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! The Beloved Disciple his name, his story, his thought: two studies from the Gospel of John by Vernard Eller (Book) The secret identity of the Beloved Disciple by Joseph A Grassi (Book). I thought it was an book about the apostle, John. It is about John but most of the book are thoughts or devotional type material that the author added as she reports the facts. I at times waded through the devotional material to find the story of John. For this reason the book is a /5(57). The beloved disciple simply kept Andrew unnamed on this occasion to mirror chapter 1. We would then have seven appearances of the beloved disciple in the Gospel: His first meeting with Jesus (John ) His appearance at the Last Supper (John ). His appearance at .
