Why does the Gospel according to John enjoy such timeless popularity? Join celebrated New Testament professor Ian Boxall (Ph.D., University of Oxford) to find out.
The author of numerous books of New Testament scholarship, including The Revelation of John, Prof. Boxall is the perfect guide to this remarkable text. Nicholas King, S.J. describes him as a beloved teacher who has âcaptivated his students at the University of Oxford and the Catholic University of America over many years now.â
Often called âthe spiritual Gospel,â the Gospel of John is distinctive for its meditative depth. This remarkable 15-lecture audio course will guide you through this mystical Gospel, beginning with its majestic, poetic prologue. With Prof. Boxall, youâll explore the miracles or âsigns,â learn why Johnâs Jesus speaks of himself using cryptic âI amâ sayings, and examine how John presents Jesusâ death not as a defeat but as a victory. Youâll also unpack this Gospelâs problematic aspects: notably, its negative portrayal of âthe Jews.â
As Prof. Boxall brings the Gospel of John to life, you will become fully acquainted with this âbeloved disciple.â
This course is part of the Learn25 collection.