The gospel of St. John : a newly discovered commentary / J.B. Lightfoot ; edited by Ben Witherington III and Todd D. Still ; assisted by Jeanette M. Hagen.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Introduction : external and internal evidences of the authenticity and genuineness of the fourth gospel -- The commentary on John -- Excursus : the logos doctrine -- The prologue and the preparation; the word and the witness -- Excursis : evidence of the authenticity and authorship of this gospel -- The beginning of the signs of the Messianic time -- Excursus : the chronology of St. John and the synoptists -- Nicodemus and the new birth -- The Samaritan woman and the courtier's child -- A Sabbath healing and the aftermath -- Bread on earth, bread from heaven -- Jesus the temple at Feast of the Tabernacles -- Excursus : the question of the authenticity of John -- Jesus the light and Abraham the forefather -- Jesus and the man born blind -- The good shepherd and his lost sheep -- The raising of Lazarus and the plotting of the foes -- An annoying anointing.

Recently discovered in the Durham Cathedral Library, J. B. Lightfoot's commentary on the Gospel of St. John is a landmark event of great significance to both church and academy. Carefully transcribed and edited, these texts give us a new appreciation for Lightfoot's contributions to biblical scholarship.

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