This is the first detailed study of Johannine mysticism against a Palestinian Jewish background has been previously undertaken. This book investiages whether there was a "mystical" practice in first-century Palestine and whether John can be better understood in the light of such practice, if there was any. In analysis, two strands of Jewish mysticism, the early forms of Maaseh Merkabah and of Maaseh Bereshit, emerge as existing in first-century Palestine. While the former narrates by means of Ezek. 1 the experience of seeing God in His kingly glory, the latter describes the same expereince...
This is the first detailed study of Johannine mysticism against a Palestinian Jewish background has been previously undertaken. This book investiag...
Synopsis: In this commentary Kanagaraj examines how John projects the church as Gods "new covenant community," which, is characterized by two virtues: love and obedience. Impossible to exhibit under the old covenant based on Moses Law, these qualities became possible by the initiative grace and faithfulness of God revealed in Jesus and demonstrated by the power of the Spirit.
Gods new community is an inclusive and progressive community because its witness to Jesus in a world that hates and persecutes it has the power to bring in all people so that they may become one flock under one...
Synopsis: In this commentary Kanagaraj examines how John projects the church as Gods "new covenant community," which, is characterized by two virt...
