...This chapter considers the elements of John’s theology of union with Christ not considered in previous chapters. Particular attention is paid to the Prologue (John 1:1–18), the ‘I am’ sayings, and the farewell discourse and prayer in John 14–17, with a further brief study of the Johannine Epistles...

...The chapter argues that John 13–17 constitutes a single unit, the Farewell Discourse. John 13:33–5 constitutes a rhetorical propositio, with 13:33 introducing sections i (13:36–14:31) and iii (16:16–33), and 13:34–5 introducing section ii (15:1–16:15). Section iv (John 17) of the Farewell Discourse...

...This chapter analyzes the first three “Ziegler” cantatas, and their thematic character, which is bound up with Jesus' announcing His departure and return in the Farewell Discourse and the culmination of this theme on Ascension Day. It traces the theme of “seeing” and “hearing” Jesus through...

... man born blind metaphors misunderstanding motif new birth Dedication Hanukkah Farewell Discourses Pilate analepsis prolepsis Klauck Hans Josef Paschal lamb Passion Narrative plot resurrection of Jesus time Mark eucharist Footwashing Bultmann Rudolf Passover symbolism Beloved...