Meeting St. John Today: Understanding the Man, His Mission, and His Message

John's Gospel is a literary and theological masterpieceubut therein lies the problem for many people in the pew. Believing John's Gospel to be too abstract and spiritual for them to comprehend, they never read it for themselves; as a result, they miss out on the amazing beauty and simplicity of John's message.

In Meeting St. John Today, renowned biblical scholar Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, offers a clear, concise, and respectful presentation of this rich Gospel while bridging the gap between modem biblical scholarship and Christian spirituality. This quick-moving book includes, among other topics, a look at the historical setting of John's Gospel, a narrative analysis of the Gospel, and an overview of its theological message.

Meeting St. John Today serves as an excellent resource for Bible-study groups or for any individual who wants to discover and put into practice the simple treasures this special Gospel has to offer.

Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, is professor of New Testament at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. He has served as the general editor of New Testament Abstracts since 1972, and he is the or author of 50 books.