Sacra Pagina: 1, 2, and 3 John: Volume 18

by John Painter

Book Overview

The Johannine Epistles are today read as an important part of the Johannine literature. Yet the meaning of the text is often unclear. Part of the problem arises because, although 1 John is called an Epistle, it lacks the formal marks of an Epistle. In 1, 2, and 3 John, John Painter illuminates the relationship 1, 2, and 3 John have to each other and to the Gospel.

Painter explains the historical context of the Johannine Epistles using...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081465973X
• ISBN13: 9780814659731
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 8.9"