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The Temple of Jesus' Body

Alan Kerr, Chris Keith

Hardback 2002-01-01

Publisher Description

This book is a study of the Johannine Christian response to the fall of the Jerusalem Temple in 70 ce. A crucial text in this investigation is Jn 2.13-22 and its context, which provide a lens through which other texts in John are viewed. Kerr's examination of the Temple festivals of Passover, Tabernacles, Dedication suggests that in Jesus fulfils and replaces these, while in the case of the Sabbath he effects a transformation. The overall conclusion is that the Johannine Jesus replaces and fulfils the Jerusalem Temple.

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Publisher Description

This book is a study of the Johannine Christian response to the fall of the Jerusalem Temple in 70 ce. A crucial text in this investigation is Jn 2.13-22 and its context, which provide a lens through which other texts in John are viewed. Kerr's examination of the Temple festivals of Passover, Tabernacles, Dedication suggests that in Jesus fulfils and replaces these, while in the case of the Sabbath he effects a transformation. The overall conclusion is that the Johannine Jesus replaces and fulfils the Jerusalem Temple.

Koorong Code180031
ISBN1841272620
EAN9781841272627
Pages434
DepartmentAcademic
CategoryBiblical Studies
Sub-CategoryNew Testament
PublisherSheffield Academic Press
Publication DateJan 2002
Dimensions23 x 156 x 234mm
Weight0.784kg