Christology in the Gospel of John: A Narrative Analysis
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Gospel of John, Christology, Narrative Analysis, Jean-Marie Sevrin, Literary Devices, Character Analysis, Johannine Gospel
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This article delves into the literary devices and character analysis of the Gospel of John, exploring the mission of Jesus and its significance in the narrative. Written by Jean-Marie Sevrin in 2006, this thought-provoking piece offers a unique perspective on the Johannine Gospel.
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[...] Jean-Marie Sevrin asserts that the main axis of the Johannine Gospel rests on the mission of Jesus, namely the crucifixion and his message. From there, allusions to the Father (Jesus submits to his will) are articulated, and the episode with Judas makes sense since it is he who allows the fulfillment of this mission. The freedom with which Jesus accepts his role constitutes the link between the two and unity with the Father. According to the author, it is for this reason that certain events are told twice, in order to magnify this freedom that can be grasped from any point of view in the story. [...]
[...] The figure of Peter is particularly evoked, in his ambiguity related to the refusal of the Cross, whose accomplishment will be acted by the essential intervention of Thomas. Peter, on the other hand, and generally all the apostles, will complete this accomplishment by following the path traced by Jesus and relaying it. In short, the Gospel of John presents itself as a puzzle to be reconstituted. The plot is not linear, but is composed of parts that prefigure the whole and converge towards the most important point of the text: that of Jesus' work. [...]
