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Fourth Gospel

What Everyone Should Know About The Fourth Gospel

John Shelby Spong | Posted 06.11.2013 | Religion
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John Shelby Spong

Almost any poll of regular church goers will reveal that their favorite book in the New Testament is the Gospel of John. Yet, I suspect that if these devotees of John's Gospel were introduced to the world of Johannine scholarship, they would be both shocked and angered by contemporary insights into this treasured book.

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Did Jesus Celebrate Hanukkah?

Craig S. Keener | Posted 02.05.2013 | Religion
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Craig S. Keener

We might not always agree on the meaning of Jesus' participation in Jewish festivals, but we can agree that Jesus honored these traditions of his people. For Christians, this model should invite an appreciation for Jewish tradition.

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