A lucid introduction to and explication of the major theological ideas contained in the Gospel of John, this book serves as an ideal initiation to questions of the nature and origin of this most fascinating New Testament document, as well as to broader issues in Jewish-Christian relations.

Duke University's D. Moody Smith lucidly explains the theological ideas of the Gospel of John. Smith concentrates on its presentation of Jesus as the Christ along with such topics as God, the scriptures, the Church, and the spirit. An ideal introduction to the question of the origin of the Gospel of John as well as its theology.