Antiquity as authority: Jesus and the patriarchs in the Gospel of John
<p>Twice in John’s Gospel, Jesus is asked whether he is greater than the patriarchs Jacob and Abraham (μὴ σὺ μείζων εἶ …; John 4:12; 8:53). In each instance, the challenge directed to Jesus is contextually linked with his authority to offer eternal life (John 4:10, 13-14; 8:51-52). This study...
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2024
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