Written That You May Believe: Encountering Jesus in the Fourth Gospel: Sandra S. Schneiders: 9780824519261: Amazon.com: Books

Written That You May Believe: Encountering Jesus in the Fourth Gospel: Sandra S. Schneiders: 9780824519261: Amazon.com: Books

Written That You May Believe: Encountering Jesus in the Fourth Gospel Paperback – September 1, 2003
by Sandra S. Schneiders (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars    11 customer reviews
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Written That You May Believe has quickly become a standard text for the feminist-informed study of the Gospel of John. Scholars have hailed its publication and dedicated a session at the American Academy of Religion to discuss its message. Lay readers have welcomed it as a companion in opening up the meaning of the Fourth Gospel, and small groups have begun using it as a guide in their devotional reading. This revised edition, enriched with new chapters from Sandra Schneiders and a study guide prepared by John C. Wronski offers new ways to nourish faith through the rich symbolism of the Gospel of John and an invitation to "dwell in" the liberating truth of Jesus.
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5.0 out of 5 starsWritten that you may believe
By Sr,Sheila Reilly,IHM on July 10, 2000
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The promise of the subtitle of this interpretation of the Gospel according to John speaks eloquently to what Sandra Schneiders has brought to life in this well researched theological work. As she has noted in the text, one does not simply read the fourth gospel for it is in interacting with it that Jesus becomes real. For me the chief benefit of immersing the self in Sandra's reflection and research has been a deepened experience of the Risen Christ. I have encountered herein a Jesus who is truly the symbol of the God I only begin to know.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGroundbreaking Scripture commentary
By Patricia L. Marks on July 18, 2001
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Sandra Schneiders is a dynamic teacher as well as being a gifted Biblical theologian and writer. Her refreshing commentary on the Gospel of John helps us see what very few male theologians have been able or willing to see. Her insights are backed up by splendid research and intelligent thought.Her exploration of the Samaritan Woman, for example , in the 4th chapter of John allow us to peer deeply into the real meaning of the text. This is not about Jesus' encounter with one woman. It is about the Johannine community whose members were struggling with their life situation, the tensions over roles for women and men , the meaning of authority in the new dispensation which Jesus has begun. Anyone seriously interested in Scripture should read this fascinating book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Study of the Gospel of John
By D. Starr on April 10, 2008
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This is an excellent book for anyone, lay or ordained, who seeks a deeper understanding of the Gospel of John. Dr. Schneider's insight from a feminist point of view gives one fresh perspective from which to view this scripture. I highly recommend this book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsRigorous, Prayerful, Pastoral
By PGilger on March 31, 2014
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I give this book five stars from every role I inhabit in my life.

As a Catholic priest I preach out of the fruit that this book has helped grow regularly. As a philosophy teacher I trust the insights Sr. Schneiders provides because of the evident rigor of her scholarship and her deep application of philosophical hermeneutics to biblical scholarship - citations of Gadamer, Ricoeur, etc. can be regularly found. In my own relationship with God I find Sr. Schneider's attention to the spiritual consequences of her scholarship deepen my own prayer life.

It is well worth the time of any person who is interested in understanding the Gospel of John.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe gospel of John in new light
By Tom D on March 23, 2014
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This book had been recommended to me by a very good friend in my search for more enlightened information on the gospel of John. It is obviously a feminist view of the scriptures but the research is scholarly and held to the highest standards. I would recommend it to anyone who has some basic background in scripture study and who has an open attitude toward the needs of the church and her people in these modern times.
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5.0 out of 5 starsWell worth reading as a commentary and spiritual reading book!
By Regina Ward, RSM on November 17, 2015
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This book on the Fourth Gospel is clearly written. It is a commentary on the Gospel so there is in depth research that is worthy of the material. But, as the title suggests, Sandra Schneiders brings the reader to the spiritual reality of the Gospel that she emphasizes is the intent of the author of this Gospel. Well worth the read!
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