About the book

John's Gospel is a literary and theological masterpiece-but therein lies the problem. Many people in the pew believe John's Gospel to be too abstract and spiritual for them to comprehend and never read it for themselves; as a result, they miss out on the amazing beauty and simplicity of John's message.

In Meeting St. John Today, renowned biblical scholar Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, offers a clear, concise, and respectful presentation of this rich Gospel while bridging the gap between modern biblical scholarship and Christian spirituality. With this book's help we come to better understand St. John, his mission, and his message. This quick-moving book includes, among other topics, a look at the historical setting of John's Gospel, a narrative analysis of the Gospel, and an overview of its theological message.

Meeting St. John Today serves as an excellent resource for Bible-study groups or for any individual who wants to discover and put into practice the simple treasures this special Gospel has to offer.

About the author

Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, is professor of New Testament at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry in Cambridge, MA. He has been general editor of New Testament Abstracts since 1972 and is a past president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America.

Binding: Paperback
Trim size: 5.5 x 8.5
Pages: 144