Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction
1 A New Beginning
Discussion Questions
2 The Sign of the Wedding of Cana
Discussion Questions
3 Holy Space
Discussion Questions
4 Holy Time
Discussion Questions
5 Holy History
Discussion Questions
6 The Holy Nation
Discussion Questions
7 The Holy Land
Discussion Questions
8 Better Life
Discussion Questions
9 An Introduction to the Book of the Hour
Discussion Questions
10 The People of Love
Discussion Questions
11 The People of the Spirit
Discussion Questions
12 The Persecuted People
Discussion Questions
13 The People of the Vine
Discussion Questions
14 The People of Unity
Discussion Questions
15 The People of the Cross
Discussion Questions
16 The People of Resurrection
Discussion Questions
Conclusion
Bibliography
About Langham Partnership
Endnotes

Christians from diverse cultural, religious, and political contexts have been studying the Gospel of John for almost two thousand years. In this insightful reflection on the Fourth Gospel, Rev Yohanna Katanacho invites us to encounter the text anew, this time from the perspective of a twenty-first century Palestinian Christian.
Challenging the claim that Christ belongs to a particular denomination, nation, or race, Katanacho presents the Gospel of John as introducing a new world order. In John's account of Jesus's life, the rich history of Judaism is reinterpreted in light of the inclusive Christ, the fulfilment of Old Testament prophecies, teachings, and promises. Walking us through the reinterpretation of holy space, holy time, holy history, holy community, holy land, and life itself, Katanacho demonstrates how John's gospel establishes a new identity for the people of God - an identity defined not by race or nationality but by suffering and love. Containing questions for reflection designed with preachers in mind, this accessible book will be a great help for Christians seeking to mine the beautiful riches of spiritual truth in this often-complicated gospel.