Courting Betrayal

Courting Betrayal
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Publisher : A&C Black
Total Pages : 300
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ISBN-10 : 1850758840
ISBN-13 : 9781850758846
Rating : 4/5 (846 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Courting Betrayal by : Helen Orchard

Download or read book Courting Betrayal written by Helen Orchard and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1998-05-01 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study explores the dynamics of violence within John's Gospel, focusing on the portrayal of the character of Jesus. It offers an understanding of the Johannine Jesus that counters the traditional model of a serene figure who maintains sovereign control over his environment. Establishing the prevalence of material indicating opposition to Jesus, it argues that his experience and perception of victimization are key to his identity. Furthermore, it is suggested that Jesus colludes with his victimizers, raising the issue of who is responsible for his betrayal and death. Drawing on the disciplines of victimology, literary criticism and liberation theology, the work comprises targeted exegesis of substantial portions of the Gospel, revealing the prominence of the theme of violence and raising a number of christological questions.


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