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The last thirty years have seen an increased interest in the Bible as literature and story. Yet “character” appears to be neglected in both literary theory and narrative criticism. Indeed, there is not even agreement amongst scholars on how to approach, analyze and classify characters.

Applying a comprehensive theory of character to the Gospel of John, Cornelis Bennema provides a fresh analysis of both the characters and their responses to Jesus. While the majority of scholars view most Johannine characters as “flat,” Bennema demonstrates that many are complex, developing, and “round.” John’s broad array of characters and their responses to Jesus correspond to people and their choices in real life in any culture and time. This book highlights how John’s Gospel seeks to challenge its readers, past and present, about where they stand in relation to Jesus.

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  1. Cover
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  1. Title Page, Copyright, Dedication
  2. pp. i-vi
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  1. Contents
  2. pp. vii-viii
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  1. Preface to the Second Edition
  2. pp. ix-xii
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  1. 1. Introduction
  2. pp. 1-42
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  1. 2. Jesus: The Life-Giving Revealer
  2. pp. 43-60
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  1. 3. John: Witness Par Excellence
  2. pp. 61-74
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  1. 4. The World: Enveloped in Darkness but Loved by God
  2. pp. 75-86
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  1. 5. “The Jews”: Jesus’ Opponents Par Excellence
  2. pp. 87-100
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  1. 6. Andrew and Philip: Finders of People
  2. pp. 101-110
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  1. 7. Simon Peter: A Shepherd in the Making
  2. pp. 111-126
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  1. 8. Nathanael: The Genuine Israelite
  2. pp. 127-134
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  1. 9. The Mother of Jesus: A Catalyst in His Ministry
  2. pp. 135-146
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  1. 10. Nicodemus: In the Twilight Zone
  2. pp. 147-160
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  1. 11. The Samaritan Woman: An Unexpected Bride
  2. pp. 161-174
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  1. 12. The Royal Official: His Word Is Enough for Me
  2. pp. 175-184
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  1. 13. The Invalid at the Pool: A Lame Response
  2. pp. 185-200
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  1. 14. The Crowd: A Faceless, Divided Mass
  2. pp. 201-212
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  1. 15. The Twelve: Slow but Sticky
  2. pp. 213-228
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  1. 16. Judas Iscariot: The Black Sheep of the Family
  2. pp. 229-244
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  1. 17. The Man Born Blind: Once I Was Blind but Now I See
  2. pp. 245-258
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  1. 18. Martha: The Ideal Johannine Confessor
  2. pp. 259-266
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  1. 19. Mary of Bethany: At Jesus’ Feet
  2. pp. 267-274
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  1. 20. Lazarus: The Dead Shall Hear His Voice
  2. pp. 275-286
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  1. 21. Thomas: Let Me See and Touch
  2. pp. 287-298
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  1. 22. The Beloved Disciple: The Unique Eyewitness
  2. pp. 299-316
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  1. 23. Pilate: Securing a Hollow Victory
  2. pp. 317-328
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  1. 24. Mary Magdalene: Recognizing the Shepherd’s Voice
  2. pp. 329-338
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  1. 25. Joseph of Arimathea: Faith and Fear
  2. pp. 339-346
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  1. 26. Conclusion
  2. pp. 347-372
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  1. Bibliography
  2. pp. 373-406
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  1. Index of Modern Authors
  2. pp. 407-414
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  1. Back Cover
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