Communal Holiness in the Gospel of John

The Vine Metaphor as a Test Case with Lessons from African Hospitality and Trinitarian Theology

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Bible & Bible Studies, Hermeneutics
Cover of the book Communal Holiness in the Gospel of John by Musa Victor Mdabuleni Kunene, Langham Creative Projects
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Author: Musa Victor Mdabuleni Kunene ISBN: 9781907713255
Publisher: Langham Creative Projects Publication: June 14, 2012
Imprint: Langham Monographs Language: English
Author: Musa Victor Mdabuleni Kunene
ISBN: 9781907713255
Publisher: Langham Creative Projects
Publication: June 14, 2012
Imprint: Langham Monographs
Language: English

In this book the author contends that communal holiness is the central theme of the vine metaphor in John 15:1-17. Illumination of the Johannine vine metaphor is illustrated by drawing on background information on the vine and its metaphorical usage in the Ancient Near East, Old Testament, and Second Temple Period and to suggest understanding in light of the communal holiness of the covenant people of God. Comparing the themes of holiness and corporateness pertinent to the covenant the book also reflects the covenant with Israel in relation to John’s understanding of the people of God. The notion of covenant, which embraces reference to the people of God as vine/vineyard in the Old Testament and Second Temple Period, underlies John’s vine metaphor. The book focuses research on ANE viticulture to determine the context(s) of when the vine was used to refer to Israel in a covenant relationship with God. In this historical context the Johannine vine metaphor receive fresh meaning and relevance for the people of God.

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In this book the author contends that communal holiness is the central theme of the vine metaphor in John 15:1-17. Illumination of the Johannine vine metaphor is illustrated by drawing on background information on the vine and its metaphorical usage in the Ancient Near East, Old Testament, and Second Temple Period and to suggest understanding in light of the communal holiness of the covenant people of God. Comparing the themes of holiness and corporateness pertinent to the covenant the book also reflects the covenant with Israel in relation to John’s understanding of the people of God. The notion of covenant, which embraces reference to the people of God as vine/vineyard in the Old Testament and Second Temple Period, underlies John’s vine metaphor. The book focuses research on ANE viticulture to determine the context(s) of when the vine was used to refer to Israel in a covenant relationship with God. In this historical context the Johannine vine metaphor receive fresh meaning and relevance for the people of God.

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