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Peter and the Beloved Disciple

Figures for a Community in Crisis

by Kevin Quast

  • Hardback
  • 240 pages
  • Publisher: Continuum
  • 13.8 x 21.6 x 1.8 cm

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The common supposition that the Fourth Gospel presents a rivalry between Peter and the Beloved Disciple, in which Peter is subordinated to the hero of the Johannine Community, is here subjected to fresh scrutiny. After establishing working hypotheses regarding the Johannine Community and the function of representative figures in the Fourth Gospel, the author first examines the function of Peter independently of the Beloved Disciple. Here, he is the exemplary leader of 'the Twelve'. In those passages where the two characters are juxtaposed, it is evident that the Beloved Disciple is not inordinately exalted above Peter, who in fact enjoys a comparable status. Peter and the Beloved Disciple have complementary roles to play in relation to Jesus and his unfolding 'hour'. John 20 shows the Beloved Disciple as the example of a true believing disciple of Jesus, while concerned to give appropriate respect and support to the 'Apostolic' stream of traditions associated with Peter. The Gospel appendix, ch. 21, is concerned to hold together both sorts of traditions and allegiances.Finally, the author shows how the Gospel as a whole works coherently to encourage a wider view of Christian 'intercommunity' unity after the death of the Beloved Disciple.
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  • Author

    Kevin Quast

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Continuum

  • Published

    October 1989

  • Weight

    300g

  • Page Count

    240

  • Dimensions

    13.8 x 21.6 x 1.8 cm

  • ISBN

    9781850752172

  • ISBN-10

    1850752176

  • Eden Code

    1181629

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