The symbol of water in the Gospel of John / Larry Paul Jones.

This study explores the meaning and function of water as a literary symbol in the Gospel of John. Jones first gives an account of symbol: it points beyond itself, it defies clear and definitive perceptual expression, and it in some way embodies that which it represents. Then he examines the narrativ...

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Online Access: Full Text (via ProQuest)
Main Author: Jones, Larry Paul, 1952-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Sheffield, England : Sheffield Academic Press, ©1997.
Series:Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 145.
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Editorial Board; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION; Chapter 2 WATER AND THE BEGINNING OF THE MINISTRY OF JESUS; Chapter 3 LIVING WATER AND TROUBLED WATERS; Chapter 4 LIVING WATER AND DIVIDED PEOPLE; Chapter 5 WATER AND THE HOUR; Chapter 6 CONCLUSION; Bibliography; Index of References; Index of Authors.