The Semeia Narratives in the Gospel of John

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The volume brings together papers from the seminar "Johannine Literature" of the Society of New Testament Studies, offering a broad overview of current scholarship after the decline of the Semeia Source hypothesis. The contributors explore central issues of Johannine exegesis through detailed case studies and broader theological reflections. Several essays focus on specific semeia narratives - including the notable example of John 21 - and analyze the literary and theological function of the term "semeia". They address overarching questions such as the interplay of signs and faith or unbelief, the relationship between signs and works, and the role of semeia within the narrative structure and theological framework of the Gospel. Special attention is paid to interpretive practices, particularly Scriptural exegesis, as employed within the Johannine corpus. Furthermore, a concluding study on the interpretation of the Cana sign in the homilies of John Chrysostom offers a patristic reception-historical perspective. The contributors to this volume reflect the diversity of methodological approaches in current Johannine research and provide new impetus for ongoing scholarly engagement with the Gospel's theology, literary form, and historical reception.

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Jörg Frey (Herausgegeben von) Born 1962; 1996 doctorate; 1998 habilitation; 2024 Dr. h. c.; Professor of New Testament at the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies of the University of Zurich; Research Fellow at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein. Catrin H. Williams (Herausgegeben von) Born 1964; 1996 PhD, University of Cambridge; Professor of New Testament at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David; Research Fellow at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, and Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh. Margareta Gruber (Herausgegeben von) Born 1961; 1996 PhD /dr. theol. at Sankt Georgen, Frankfurt a.M.; 2008 Habilitation Phil. Theol. Hochschule Vallendar; Professor for New Testament Studies at the Faculty of Theology at Vinzenz Pallotti University Vallendar. Christos Karakolis (Herausgegeben von) Born 1968; 1990 Bachelor in Theology; 1990-96 Doctoral studies at the Universities of Thessaloniki, Regensburg and Tübingen; 1996 ThD; Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Theology of the University of Athens.

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