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using for bible study class, looks perfect for discussion

This is the third (fourth?) AJ study our group of four friends have studies. We read the book, show the video, have a teaching time (2 of us share teaching) and usually share a meal. They are thought provoking and faith inspiring. Thank you so much Prof Levine!

Amy Jill-Levine knows her stuff. This is a "Biggest Hits of John" rather than a line by line commentary. It is excellent for a Christian audience that has some familiarity with the entire Gospel of John. For non-Christians, this book may not be as helpful.

This book is excellent and scholarly. Do not let the subtitle fool you. I am a seminary graduate and this is definitely not for beginners

What we needed

Delivered on time and good quality.

I read and highly praised Levine’s The Gospel of Mark in a review. However, this book on the Gospel of John was a major letdown – to say the least. The historicist approach is embraced and there are compelling instances of Greek and Hebrew etymology, but what struck me was a comment made by the author on page 14 – when introducing the technical term, “realized eschatology,” she briefly explains it and then abruptly dismisses it, declaring, “that’s enough technical terminology for one chapter.” Say what? After reading her excellent and thorough previous work, this text appeared to be written quickly, and because of that, it suffers. It was far too superficial for my liking, especially when compared to her other book on the Gospel of Mark. Dr. James M. Magrini Former: Philosophy/College of DuPage (US)