The first letter of John is commonly understood to contain no reference to Jesus's resurrection. Matthew D. Jensen argues that, far from this being absent from the theology of 1 John, the opening verses contain a key reference to the resurrection which undergirds the rest of the text and is bolstered by other explicit references to the resurrection. The book goes on to suggest that the author and the readers of this epistle understand themselves to be the authentic Israel from which faithless Jews had apostatized when they denied that Jesus was 'the Christ' and left the community. Jensen's interpretation calls for a new understanding of the historical context in which 1 John was written, particularly the question of Jesus' identity from the perspective of his fellow Jews. An innovative and provocative study, of interest to scholars and advanced students of New Testament studies, Johannine theology and Jewish history.

Argues that 1 John was written to affirm Jesus' resurrection, in light of Jewish denials that he was the Christ.

About the Author
Matthew D. Jensen is a visiting lecturer at Moore Theological College, Sydney, Australia.

Reviews
'The book is commended for its simplicity of style, clarity of expression and ease of reading. This book should be on the shelf of every library, as well as in the hands of each informed reader.' Review of Biblical Literature



Book Information
ISBN 9781107027299
Author Matthew D. Jensen
Format Hardback
Page Count 234
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 410g
Dimensions(mm) 223mm * 143mm * 19mm