The Signs of the New Temple

“Start with a Gospel that heavily features tabernacle and temple imagery. Recognize some clear parallels with the contents of the ark of the covenant. Rummage around to see how many more you might find, all aided by a sophisticated use of systemic-functional linguistics. Mix thoroughly with the ongoing scholarly discussion about identifying signs in John, and out comes this book! Is it the definitive solution to the problem? I doubt it. Is it by far the most creative and provocative attempt at a solution? Most definitely!”


—Craig L. Blomberg, distinguished professor emeritus of New Testament, Denver Seminary





“Tat Yu Lam is to be commended for attempting a new and fresh approach to an old and important exegetical question in the Gospel of John. Many will agree with her critique of the traditional ‘seven signs,’ though all may not concur with her conclusion. Regardless, she has advanced previous scholarship and made us think more deeply about the biblical text, which is always a good thing.”


—Steve Booth, academic dean and professor of New Testament and Greek, Canadian Baptist Theological Seminary and College





“The Signs of the New Temple is thought-provoking and deserves to be read. Tat Yu Lam has taken a fresh approach to the interpretation of the Johannine signs by attending closely to their correlation with the four physical signs in the Old Testament tabernacle. Doubtless this important monograph must be included in all future discussion of the signs or the new temple in the Fourth Gospel.”


—Mavis M. Leung, associate professor of biblical studies, Evangel Seminary, Hong Kong