A Theology of John's Gospel and Letters: The Word, the Christ, the Son of God (Biblical Theology of the New Testament)

Product Description: The first title in Zondervan's new, eight-volume Biblical Theology of the New Testament series, this landmark textbook by leading Johannine scholar Andreas Kostenberger thoroughly explores John's Gospel and letters and relates them to the rest of the New Testament and the Bible as a whole. This is by far the most comprehensive treatment of John's writings available and makes an ideal college- or seminary-level text.

A Theology of John's Gospel and Letters introduces the first volume in the BTNT series. Building on many years of research and study in Johannine literature, Andreas Kostenberger not only furnishes an exhaustive theology of John's Gospel and letters, but also provides a detailed study of major themes and relates them to the Synoptic Gospels and other New Testament books. Readers will gain an in-depth and holistic grasp of Johannine theology in the larger context of the Bible.

The Biblical Theology of the New Testament Series (BTNT) series provides upper college and seminary-level textbooks for students of New Testament theology, interpretation, and exegesis. Pastors and discerning theology readers alike will also benefit from this series. Written at the highest level of academic excellence by recognized experts in the field, the BTNT series not only offers a comprehensive exploration of the theology of every book of the New Testament, including introductory issues and major themes, but also shows how each book relates to the broad picture of New Testament theology.

656 Pages
Published November 2009

About the Author

Andreas Kostenberger is Director of Ph.D. Studies and Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He is the author of numerous works on John, including his commentary in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series, "John" in the Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament, and "John" in Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary.

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