Signs and Shadows: Reading John 5–12
Overview
Moloney offers a close reading of the crucial middle-section of the Gospel of John, taking the reader on a journey as Jesus’ ministry unfolds. Among events dealt with are Jesus’ walk on the Sea of Galilee, the description of the Good Shepherd, and the resurrection of Lazarus. The present volume represents the continuation of Moloney’s ongoing narrative commentary on the Gospel, a sequel to his earlier Belief in the Word, which focused on chapters one through four.
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Top Highlights
“This is strange; out of love, Jesus does not go to his loved ones when they need him.11 Here, as in other places in the Gospel (see 2:1–12; 4:46–54; 7:2–14), Jesus’ actions cannot be measured by human standards.” (Page 157)
“As with all the egō eimi sayings with a predicate, Jesus is not describing who he is, but what he does.” (Page 48)
“2. The question of meaning: Out of whose heart does the living water flow” (Page 86)
“But true faith in Jesus will not result from a simple telling of the facts. This question hinges on the identity of Jesus, the light of the world (v. 5), the Sent One of God (v. 7).” (Page 125)
“Jesus sees a man who has never experienced sight or light” (Page 120)
Francis J. Moloney is a senior professorial fellow of Australian Catholic University at its Melbourne campus, Australia, and member of the Department of Biblical Studies. He is also the former provincial superior of the Salesians of Don Bosco for Australia and the Pacific region and former Katharine Drexel Professor of Religious Studies and dean of the School of Theology at the Catholic University of America. Moloney is a fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, a member of the Order of Australia, and the author of more than 40 books.