Qumran and the Origins of Johannine Language and Symbolism (Hardcover)

TABLES CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Purpose and Significance of the Study Statement of the Problem Semantic Principles Survey of Qumran and New Testament Research Methodological Considerations Content Outline CHAPTER 2: TRUTH TERMINOLOGY IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN Introduction Lexical Survey of aleth- word Group Prologue: 1:1-19 The Book of Signs: 1:19-12:50 Book of Glory: 13:1-20:31 Conclusion CHAPTER 3: TRUTH TERMINOLOGY IN THE RULE Introduction Lexical Survey General Introduction: 1.1-15 Entry into the Community: 1.16-3.12 Doctrine of the Community: 3.13-4.26 Purpose and Way of Life of the Community: 5.1-6.23 Penitential Code of the Community: 6.24-7.25 Model of a Pioneer Community to Pave the Way for the Main Community: 8.1-9.26 Closing Hymn: 10.1-11.22 Conclusion CHAPTER 4: BACKGROUND OF USAGE Introduction Background of the Gospel of John Common Tradition: Truth in the Hebrew Old Testament/Septuagint Current usage Early Christian Writings of the First Century Conclusion CHAPTER 5: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TRUTH TERMINOLOGY IN THE TWO DOCUMENTS Introduction Meaning of 'Truth' Figurative Meaning Referential Use Conclusion CHAPTER 6: CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS Implications for the Interpretation of the Gospel of John APPENDIX BIBLIOGRAPHY