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  1. Bible.org
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    2. Major Differences Between John and the Synoptic …

    • John's Gospel is distinct from the synoptics in its omissions, inclusions, length, Christology, literary point of view, dialogues, and symbolism. Learn how John presents Jesus as the eternal Word, the Son of … See more

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    Johns Gospel omits a large amount of material found in the synoptic Gospels, including some surprisingly important episodes: the temptation of Jesus, Jesus transfigurat… See more

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    Introduction

    According to John, Jesus public ministry extended over a period of at least three and possibly four years. During this time Jesus goes several times from Galilee to Jerusalem. … See more

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    The synoptics are written from a third person point of view, describing the events as if the authors had personally observed all of them and were reporting what they saw at the t… See more

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    There are numerous passages in Johns Gospel which could serve as an example of this later perspective. Four will serve as examples: John makes frequent use of the misunderst… See more

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    How does John's Gospel differ from the Synoptic Gospels?
    John’s Gospel differs from the Synoptic Gospels in several ways: it covers a different time span than the others; it locates much of Jesus’ ministry in Judaea; and it portrays Jesus discoursing at length on theological matters. The major difference, however, lies in John’s overall purpose.
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  1. The Gospel of John
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    The Gospel of John[a] (Ancient Greek: Εὐαγγέλιον κατὰ Ἰωάννην, romanized: Euangélion katà Iōánnēn) is the fourth of the New Testament 's four canonical gospels.

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    The Gospel of John, often characterized as a Gospel written to and for those who already believed in Jesus Christ, stands apart in content and style from the three Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke). Sometimes referred to in scholarly circles as “The Fourth Gospel,” it contains material not found in the others.

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    What is the purpose of the Gospel of John?
    Purpose of Writing: The author cites the purpose of the gospel of John as follows: “But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name” (John 20:31, NKJV).

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    What is the 4th Gospel of John?
    In the canon of the New Testament, the fourth Gospel of John is uniquely different from the other three, known as the Synoptics ("seen together"). Mark, Matthew, and Luke have parallel ministries and methods of relating the story of Jesus of Nazareth as an apocalyptic prophet of Israel.

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    How does John's Gospel differ from the Synoptic Gospels?
    John’s Gospel differs from the Synoptic Gospels in several ways: it covers a different time span than the others; it locates much of Jesus’ ministry in Judaea; and it portrays Jesus discoursing at length on theological matters. The major difference, however, lies in John’s overall purpose.

    Gospel According to John | Description, Authorship, & Facts - Britannica

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    Who wrote the Gospel?
    Although the Gospel is ostensibly written by St. John the Apostle, “the beloved disciple” of Jesus, there has been considerable discussion of the actual identity of the author. The language of the Gospel and its well-developed theology suggest that the author may have lived later than John and based his writing on John’s teachings and testimonies.

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    Who is John's Jesus?
    John's Jesus is a mysterious theos aner ("man from heaven") whose speeches are framed within the discourse of Greek philosophy. Like the other three, John's gospel first circulated without a name. This gospel includes a character referred to in the third person, 'the beloved disciple' as an intimate disciple of Jesus.

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    Who was the author of the Gospel of John?
    Author: John 21:20–24 describes the author of the gospel of John as “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” and for both historical and internal reasons this is understood to be John the Apostle, one of the sons of Zebedee (Luke 5:10). Full article: Who wrote the book of John? Who was the author of John?

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  3. GotQuestions.org
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    Summary of the Gospel of John - Bible Survey

    Apr 26, 2024 · The gospel of John introduces Jesus Christ, not from His birth, but from “the beginning,” before creation. John calls Jesus “the Word” (Logos) who, as God Himself, was involved in every aspect of creation (John 1:1–3) …

  4. BibleProject
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    John: The Gospel of the Eternal Son Who Reveals the Father

  5. Britannica
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    Gospel According to John | Description, Authorship,

    3 days ago · Gospel According to John, fourth of the four New Testament narratives recounting the life and death of Jesus Christ. John’s is the only one of the four not considered among the Synoptic Gospels (i.e., those presenting a …

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    John and the Synoptic Gospels (Differences) - Learn …

    Jan 2, 2019 · What many people don't know, however, is that there's a striking difference between the first three Gospels -- Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which are known together as the Synoptic Gospels -- and the Gospel of John.

  8. BibleProject
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    Guide to the Book of John - BibleProject

    John ’s Gospel account claims to be his eyewitness testimony. There are continuing debates about whether this refers to John the son of Zebedee or a different John who lived in Jerusalem and was later known as John the Elder.

  9. World History Encyclopedia
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    Gospel of John - World History Encyclopedia

    Jun 14, 2022 · John's Jesus is a mysterious theos aner ("man from heaven") whose speeches are framed within the discourse of Greek philosophy. Like the other three, John's gospel first circulated without a name. This gospel …

  10. Bible Gateway
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    Gospel of John - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway

  11. Religious Studies Center
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    The Gospel of John - Religious Studies Center