Encounters with Jesus: Studies in the Gospel of John
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (999 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0664230067 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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She is the author of Back to the Well: Women's Encounters with Jesus in the Gospels as well as Hebrews and James in the Westminster Bible Companion series, all published by WJK. Frances Taylor Gench is Herbert Worth and Annie H. . Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia
Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. About the AuthorFrances Taylor Gench is Herbert Worth and Annie H. She is the author of Back to the Well: Women's Encounters with Jesus in the Gospels as well as Hebrews and James in the Westminster Bible Companion series, all published by WJK.
Encounters with Jesus I have really enjoyed this book, particularly the points of view the author brings forth. The author has helped me deepen my understanding of John's Gospel along with John's interpretative of the signficance of Jesus. I am a elder in our church and I have used it to help with sermons for a prison ministry with which I am involved. I highly recommend this book.. J.B. Hughes said Good in parts but aggravating. This book "Encounters with Jesus: Studies in the Gospel of John" by Frances Taylor Gench is one of the more aggravating reviews I have had to write and I find myself vacillating between "Good in parts but aggravating" according to J.B. Hughes. This book "Encounters with Jesus: Studies in the Gospel of John" by Frances Taylor Gench is one of the more aggravating reviews I have had to write and I find myself vacillating between 2 and Good in parts but aggravating This book "Encounters with Jesus: Studies in the Gospel of John" by Frances Taylor Gench is one of the more aggravating reviews I have had to write and I find myself vacillating between 2 and 3 stars. Here are some of the highlights as well as some of the disappointments I had with the book.There are some unique comments and thoughts throughout this book and it is very accessible. . stars. Here are some of the highlights as well as some of the disappointments I had with the book.There are some unique comments and thoughts throughout this book and it is very accessible. . and Good in parts but aggravating This book "Encounters with Jesus: Studies in the Gospel of John" by Frances Taylor Gench is one of the more aggravating reviews I have had to write and I find myself vacillating between 2 and 3 stars. Here are some of the highlights as well as some of the disappointments I had with the book.There are some unique comments and thoughts throughout this book and it is very accessible. . stars. Here are some of the highlights as well as some of the disappointments I had with the book.There are some unique comments and thoughts throughout this book and it is very accessible. . Provides good, thoughtful discussion-worthy questions Well researched and developed. A bit more academic than I was expecting. Provides good, thoughtful discussion-worthy questions. I am enjoying reading it. This is not a quick read, I digest each chapter/topic and think about it then I approach the questions. Worth the read.
She explores the ethical challenges that these texts pose and discusses how this perplexing Gospel can inform Christian life and faith and the practice of daily ministry. In many respects John remains the most beloved of all Gospels. In this careful study for laity, Frances Taylor Gench provides an opportunity for Christians to immerse themselves in this complex Gospel and become better acquainted with its intriguing and distinctive vision. Drawing on questions and insights raised by contemporary biblical scholars, Gench helps her readers see these texts anew. Examining thirteen central texts (including the wedding at Cana, the woman of Samaria, the "I Am" passages, the woman acc