On Sunday nights in August and September, we will discuss the fourth gospel, John, through the dramatic and narrative approach of Dr. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw in her book, John for Normal People. We will meet on Patrick Wilson's personal FaceBook page on Sunday nights at 8:00 p.m. for about a half-hour discussion (If you cannot attend at that time, you can participate in real time at your own convenience.).
Here is a brief summary of the book that we will use:
In this thoughtfully researched, playful commentary, Jennifer Garcia Bashaw illuminates the theological world of the Gospel According to John and explores what we might learn about Jesus when we are attentive to the text. Re-creating key passages as theatrical scenes, Bashaw dramatically illustrates John’s narrative brilliance and draws on biblical scholarship to explore the stories behind the story.
Continuing The Bible for Normal People’s mission to make the best in biblical scholarship accessible to all people, this commentary unpacks questions of authorship, dating and redaction history, and explores the historical, cultural and social contexts within which the Fourth Gospel was written. But it is through her creative approach to narrative criticism that Bashaw uncover Jesus as the author of John’s Gospel understood him.
If you want to learn more about this unique Gospel and the Jesus it portrays, this book is for you. Join Jennifer as she skilfully guides you through the depth and drama of the Fourth Gospel.
While reading of the book is encouraged, it is not a prerequisite to participation in the FaceBook Live dicussion and Bible study. All are invited and welcome to attend.