The Problem of the Fourth Gospel

Originally published in 1918, this book was based upon an earlier work by the author entitled The Fourth Gospel and Some Recent German Criticism, which was first published in 1906. Comprehensively rewritten for this edition, the text provides a detailed overview of the Fourth Gospel and criticism in relation to it. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in theology and the development of biblical criticism.

Preface; Introductory; 1. 'The Gospel According to St John'; 2. Approximate date of the Gospel; 3. Authorship in tradition; 4. Internal evidence; i. Direct evidence; ii. Indirect evidence; 5. The Johannine and the Synoptic representation: i. Chronology; ii. Scene of the ministry; iii. John the Baptist; iv. Miracle; v. The discourses; vi. The Synoptic and Johannine portraits of Jesus; Summary and conclusions; 6. The self-dating of the Fourth Gospel; 7. Literary structure of the Gospel; 8. The making of the Fourth Gospel; 9. Then - and now; Excursus 1: the death of John son of Zebedee; Excursus 2: the beloved disciple.