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Word Biblical Commentary Vol. 36, John (Second Edition) Hardcover – January 1, 1999

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The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship.

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    January 1, 1999
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    0785209409
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson Inc; 2nd edition (January 1, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 592 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0785209409
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785209409
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches
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Amanda G
5.0 out of 5 stars Brand new, great study tool
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2013
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Great commentary series! Bought this one as a gift. Great study tool. Will be buying more to supplement my fil's collection.
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Lillie M. Dunbar
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2015
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Matthew Gunia
4.0 out of 5 stars Thorough treatment of John's Gospel
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2005
Exegetical theologian George Beasley-Murray's commentary on the Gospel According to John is a thorough treatment of John--a commentary in which Beasley-Murray attempts not just to give the reader his own conclusions based on his years of study and denominational affiliation, but he tries to go beyond his conclusions to include the diverse conclusions of other scholars--both more liberal and more conservative.

While such a goal is admirable, and while the resulting book does expand one's knowledge of John, the book does tend to become more drawn-out and confusing than it needs to be at times. Beasley-Murray frequently treats a contriversial portion of the text by explaining (in a sympathetic style) several differing scholars points-of-view on the text only to (in fairly unsympathetic terms) criticize the weaknesses in said scholarly opinions. This reader found Beasley-Murray's writing style confusing in this respect.

I also hold a different exegetical opinion than Beasely-Murray on some key points--the most notable of which is our differing opinions on the author of John and the identity of the "Beloved Disciple." While this reviewer holds to the traditional orthodox view that the Gospel's author and Beloved Disciple are one and the same--John (son of Zebedee and disciple of Christ), Beasley-Murray holds that the two individuals are different people and that neither is the above-mentioned John. It is clear that such an opinion colors what is otherwise a pretty orthodox and conservative commenary.

This volume of the Word Commentary Series does have some excellent points which deserve commendation. Beasley-Murray, gives a fair and thorough treatment to sections of John that the church has traditionally held to have references to the sacraments (Chapter 6, water and blood flowing from Jesus' side, the meal of fish and bread in John 21, etc.). Many other commentators give the sacramentarian view cursory treatment, but Beasley-Murray gives the view respect. In all, Beasley-Murray makes a practice of treating the text and other scholars very thoroughly and respectfully. For the most part, it was an enjoyable commentary to read.

One final negative comment on this volume--one that has to do more with the editor: an extrordinarily frustrating aspect of this book's type-set was the fact that the normally small, closely spaced font was often reduced significantly in size for no apparent reason. While it appeared as if certain paragraphs (or pages) were offset as if to indicate an extended quote, there actually was neither a quote nor a shift in Beasley-Murray's narrative. This both annoyed and distracted this reader.

While I realize that I spent most of this review griping at various aspects of the book, my overall opinion of this commentary on John is positive. I feel that a reader would benefit from reading George Beasley-Murray's treatment of the text. Recommended.
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Doug Erlandson
5.0 out of 5 stars A worthy addition to the Fourth Gospel
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2014
This commentary on the Gospel of John by George R. Beasley-Murray is a worthy addition to the rather large corpus of commentaries on the Fourth Gospel. The introduction is detailed (consisting of approximately 61 pages) and does a good job of looking at many of the issues that face the scholar in relation to John's Gospel––its relation to the Synoptics, literary sources, the relation between this Gospel and gnosticism, mandaism, etc., the authorship of the Gospel, the time and place of writing, and the theology and purpose of the Gospel.

The commentary on the text itself is detailed and scholarly. Each section is prefaced by a bibliography relevant to that section, a translation of the passage, a discussion of the form, structure, and setting, a verse-by-verse commentary, and then an overall explanation of the text. There is sufficient meat in this commentary that the scholar will benefit. At the same time it is clearly written and accessible to the layperson as well.
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Eric L. Petty
4.0 out of 5 stars Revised Edition Misleading
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2003
I have both the original 1987 edition and the "revised" 1999 edition. To the publishers credit, the 1999 edition does state flat out that the only thing new is 50 pages of updated bibliography and reviews of major book on the Gospel since the original publication. This is all located in one new section in the introductory material. Otherwise, the two editions are identical page for page (even the numbering). If you have the 1987 edition, don't get the 1999 edition unless you need/want an updated bibliography.
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MRJDARBY
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book. Good service
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2016
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Alexander Fischer
5.0 out of 5 stars Theologie und Praxis
Reviewed in Germany on August 7, 2014
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Dieser Kommentar wurde mir von meinem NT-Dozenten empfohlen und eignet sich perfekt, bei ausreichenden Englischkenntnissen, zur Vorbereitung von Predigten über das Johannes-Evangelium.
Hier sind Theologie und Praxis vereint:
- Der Text wird gut analysiert und wichtige Fragen werden in großer Breite mit bedeutenden Theologen diskutiert.
- Gleichzeitig werden aber auch immer wieder die wichtigsten Aussagen des Textes nochmal auf den Punkt gebracht. Hier kann man besonders gut anknüpfen wenn es einem nicht nur um das Studium der Schrift geht sondern auch um die Verkündigung des Evangeliums.
Bin echt total zufrieden bisher mit diesem Buch!
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