The Gospel of John’s perception of ethical behaviour
Johannine ethics have proven to be a problematic and challenging area of research. In this article the way in which the author of the Gospel of John defines ethical actions are explored. What does he describe as the works of God and what is really good, according to him? The conclusion is that the a...
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| description | Johannine ethics have proven to be a problematic and challenging area of research. In this article the way in which the author of the Gospel of John defines ethical actions are explored. What does he describe as the works of God and what is really good, according to him? The conclusion is that the analytical categories for treating the ethics in the Gospel of John should be broadened. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c8aa2d8f061b43fa80da23e77a46efad2022-12-22T03:02:10ZafrAOSISIn die Skriflig1018-64412305-08532011-06-01452/343144810.4102/ids.v45i2/3.2222The Gospel of John’s perception of ethical behaviourJ.G. van der Watt0Department of New Testament Exegesis, Radboud University Nijmegen, Unit for Reformed Theology, Potchefstroom Campus, North-West University, POTCHEFSTROOMJohannine ethics have proven to be a problematic and challenging area of research. In this article the way in which the author of the Gospel of John defines ethical actions are explored. What does he describe as the works of God and what is really good, according to him? The conclusion is that the analytical categories for treating the ethics in the Gospel of John should be broadened.https://indieskriflig.org.za/index.php/skriflig/article/view/22JohnDeeds Of GodTruth |
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