Qumran and the Origins of Johannine Language and Symbolism

Elizabeth Mburu (PhD) is the Langham Literature Regional Coordinator (Anglophone Africa) and an associate professor of New Testament and Greek at Africa International University, Kenya. She is an editor in several projects in Africa and internationally. Her research interests are primarily in New Testament, contextual hermeneutics, and Bible translation.

TABLES
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Purpose and Significance of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Semantic Principles
Survey of Qumran and New Testament Research
Methodological Considerations
Content Outline

CHAPTER 2: TRUTH TERMINOLOGY IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
Introduction
Lexical Survey of aleth- word Group
Prologue: 1:1-19
The Book of Signs: 1:19-12:50
Book of Glory: 13:1-20:31
Conclusion

CHAPTER 3: TRUTH TERMINOLOGY IN THE RULE
Introduction
Lexical Survey
General Introduction: 1.1-15
Entry into the Community: 1.16-3.12
Doctrine of the Community: 3.13-4.26
Purpose and Way of Life of the Community: 5.1-6.23
Penitential Code of the Community: 6.24-7.25
Model of a Pioneer Community to Pave the Way for the Main Community: 8.1-9.26
Closing Hymn: 10.1-11.22
Conclusion

CHAPTER 4: BACKGROUND OF USAGE
Introduction
Background of the Gospel of John
Common Tradition: Truth in the Hebrew Old Testament/Septuagint
Current usage
Early Christian Writings of the First Century
Conclusion

CHAPTER 5: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TRUTH TERMINOLOGY IN THE TWO DOCUMENTS
Introduction
Meaning of ‘Truth'
Figurative Meaning
Referential Use
Conclusion

CHAPTER 6: CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS
Implications for the Interpretation of the Gospel of John

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