In this study, Sajan George Perepparambil argues that the best method to interpret John 14,6 is to do so with John himself or to think it through in the context of his Gospel. He provides a new perspective on the text by interpreting it in its conceptual, literary, and historical contexts.
The Christological exclusivism of John 14,6 has made it a tough row for scholars to hoe and gain yield from in theological discussions. Sajan George Perepparambil argues that this text is not a problem to be solved, but rather a mystery to be understood, best done by interpreting it with John himself or by thinking it through in the context of John's Gospel itself. Using intra-textual connections to pinpoint the intertextuality of the text and interpreting it in its conceptual, literary, and historical contexts, the author provides a new perspective with particular consideration of the way motif.
Table of contents:
Part One: A Study of Way MotifChapter I: Way Motif in Greek-Jewish Literature
Part Two: A Study of John 14,6 in Its ContextChapter II: John 14,6 in Its Literary Context
Chapter III: The Unity and Integrity of John 14,6
Chapter IV: Possible Background of John 14,6 and Its Context
Chapter V: Important Motifs of John 14,6 in the Gospel Context
Chapter VI: John 14,6 in the Context of »I Am«-Sayings
Chapter VII: John 14,6 in Its Historical Context
Chapter VIII: John 14,6 in the Context of Today's Religious Pluralism
