Diving into the Gospel of John

“It is a pleasure to read a new approach to John’s Gospel. Bruce Reichenbach addresses the entire text but not in the style of a commentary; instead, he offers eleven different ‘boards’ as the starting points for diving into the pool of John’s Gospel, informing and developing the reader’s awareness of the evangelist’s artistry. This book will appeal to academics, college students, and pastors, and is well worth having in your library.”


—Mary Coloe, Yarra Theological Union





“In Diving into the Gospel of John, the student of this Gospel is coached how to look with fresh eyes to see ‘his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth’ and respond with greater faith in who he is and what he has done. I am left with a sense of urgency to read and meditate on the Gospel of John once again.”


—Chuck McArthur, executive director, Equipping Leaders International





“Reichenbach’s latest contribution brings a fresh and creative approach to the theology of the Fourth Gospel. His study highlights the complex interaction of ambiguity, double meaning, and symbolism in the reader’s progressive experience of the Johannine narrative. As the story unfolds, John uses numbers, time, and the key metaphor of ‘parentage’ to gradually shape the reader’s perception of his main character, Jesus. Helpful reflection questions encourage believing readers to apply conclusions to their personal experience.”


—Tom Thatcher, co-founder of the John, Jesus, and History Project





“In this new and readable introduction to the Gospel of John, Bruce Reichenbach guides readers through eleven lenses—or ‘books’—through which to view ‘the beauty, architectural and theological integrity, richness of thought and characters, symbolic ideas, and penetrating themes and insights the Gospel expresses.’ In so doing, he follows the synchronic approach of Alan Culpepper while also embracing the memory-theory approach of Tom Thatcher, addressing the Johannine riddles lucidly to the benefit of the reader. I like this book!”


—Paul N. Anderson, George Fox University