John's Apologetic Christology : Legitimation and Development in Johannine Christology (Hardcover)

Part I. Introduction: 1. Introduction: the development of Johannine christology; 2. A conflict setting and a distinctive christology: setting the stage; Part II. Jesus and God: 3. '... Those who say 'there are two powers in John'...'; 4. God's equal or God's agent? (John 5); 5. 'I obey, therefore 'I am' ' (John 8.12-59); 6. 'You are Gods' - but who are 'you'? (John 10.22-39); 7. In the bosom of the Father (John 1.1-18); 8. Conclusion to Part II; Part III. Jesus, Moses and Torah: 9. The word and the glory (John 1.1-18); 10. Descent and ascent (John 3.1-21); 11. Bread from heaven (John 6); 12. Legitimating signs (John 9); 13. Conclusion to Part III; Part IV. Other Issues and Conclusion: 14. Other possible issues; 15. Putting the pieces together; 16. Conclusion.