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Cana-to-Cana or Galilee-to-Galilee. A Note on the Structure of the Gospel of John

Published/Copyright: February 8, 2007
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From the journal Volume 98 Issue 1-2

Abstract

Often, the second section of John, after the prologue, is identified as John 2,1–4,54 and described as a Cana-to-Cana-cycle, introducing Jesus' ministry, bracketed by his first two signs (John 2,11; 4,54). This thesis has been foregrounded powerfully by (a.o.) Moloney, whereas other options exist as well. According to Moloney, the cycle begins with John 2,1–11, which is followed by the cleansing of the temple (2,13–22), a summary of Jesus' signs in Jerusalem together with Jesus' cardiognosy (John 2,23–25), the conversation with Nicodemus (John 3,1–13.14–21), the discussion of the relationship between John the Baptist and Jesus (John 3,22–36), the water of life discourse and the Samaritans' response to Jesus (John 4,1–42), and the concluding healing miracle in Galilee (John 4,43–54). The latter counts as Jesus' second sign (John 4,46) and is preceded by a reminder of the first sign (cf. John 2,11). This subsection of John itself is included in the larger narrative of Jesus' public ministry (John 1,19–12,50) after which John's passion narrative begins. The purpose of this literary unit is to clarify John's concept of appropriate faith: doing the will of God (John 4,34). This kind of faith is exemplified by the royal official at Cana (John 4,43–54).

Published Online: 2007-02-08
Published in Print: 2007-01-26

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https://doi.org/10.1515/ZNTW.2007.008

Articles in the same Issue

  1. A Century with the Sitz im Leben. From Form-Critical Setting to Gospel Community and Beyond
  2. Legionsschweine in Gerasa. Lokalkolorit und historischer Hintergrund von Mk 5,1–20
  3. Zwischen Johannes und Ignatius. Theologischer Widerstreit in den Gemeinden der Asia
  4. Gibt es religionsgeschichtliche Parallelen zur Taufe für die Toten (1Kor 15,29)?
  5. Kirche im Anschluss an Paulus. Aspekte der Paulusrezeption in der Apostelgeschichte und in den Pastoralbriefen
  6. The cura morum of the Roman Censors as Historical Background for the Bishop and Deacon Lists of the Pastoral Epistles
  7. The Son of God and the Angelomorphic Holy Spirit: A Rereading of the Shepherd's Christology
  8. Cana-to-Cana or Galilee-to-Galilee. A Note on the Structure of the Gospel of John
  9. Mit Kain kam der Tod in die Welt. Zur Auslegung von SapSal 2,24 in 1 Clem 3,4; 4,1–7, mit einem Seitenblick auf Polykarp, Phil. 7,1 und Theophilus, Ad Autol. II, 29,3–4
  10. Zeitschriftenschau
  11. Eingegangene Bücher und Druckschriften
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