Michael A. Daise identifies literary features found in six quotations in the Fourth Gospel, suggesting they should be revisited as clusters rather than as discrete units. Three quotations are the only ones whose introductory formulae explicitly ascribe them to Isaiah; three are the only ones cast as being 'remembered' by Jesus' disciples; and each of these groupings forms an inclusio within the Book of Signs which, when combined with the other, produces a chiasmus to Jesus' public ministry.

Daise examines these clusters in three studies, addressing their exegetical issues and theological implications. After an introductory apologia for an historical-critical and theological approach, the first two studies distil narrative themes embedded in the Isaianic and 'remembrance' inclusios. The third study then reconstructs the synthesis of these themes created by the chiasmus, and translates its key elements into theological categories. Daise concludes that, while the Isaianic inclusio brings 'closure' to the Book of Signs -by disclosing the angelic cause of the Jews' unbelief - the 'remembrance' inclusio creates an anticipation of the Book of Glory - by casting Jesus as poised to establish a new dynasty with the casting out that angelic cause. Daise further argues that this broader storyline carries ramifications for an array of motifs in the Fourth Gospel's theological taxonomy: in particular its christology, soteriology, eschatology, ecclesiology and pneumatology.

This volume identifies and examines three clusters of biblical quotations in the Fourth Gospel drawing out the exegetical, literary and theological implications of John's use of these Old Testament passages.

About the Author
Michael A. Daise is the Judaic Studies Professor in the Department of Religious Studies and Program for Judaic Studies at the College of William & Mary, USA.

Reviews
A detailed study, necessary for anyone who wishes to delve deeper into the use made of the fourth gospel of the six scripture quotes it addresses. * Biblica (Bloomsbury Translation) *
Daise's book must be highly valued and considered in further research of the field. -- Liber Annuus * Alessandro Cavicchia *
[An] distinctive analysis...Quotations in John makes a formidable contribution to our understandings of how scripture is used in furthering John's story of Jesus. * Review of Biblical Literature *



Book Information
ISBN 9780567702104
Author Professor Michael A. Daise
Format Paperback
Page Count 264
Imprint T.& T.Clark Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 376g