The Quest for the Origin of John's Gospel A Source-Oriented Approach [Paperback]

Drawing on the insights of ancient literary theory and practice, this book seeks to unlock the age-old puzzle of the relationship of John's gospel to the other gospels and to the early Christian church. Applying a new method to an old problem, Brodie uses a form of source analysis that takes account of the practices of ancient writers to reveal John as someone who deliberately rendered the earlier gospels into a new language. The deeply theological, and at the same time more down-to-earth voice characteristic of John is revealed to be not that of a marginal community ( the Johannine community ) but of an independent prophetic presence within the mainstream church.

Very useful for an undergraduate level seminar. --Sr. Karen Wilhelmy,Mount St. Mary's College

This clearly-written account is a significant contribution to the ongoing discussion about the nature of John's tradition. --The Expository Times

Brodie's work may indeed offer a contribution to the perplexing issue of the origin of John's Gospel... --Journal for the Study of the New Testament

Brodie's thesis makes for fascinating reading; it is imaginative, and carefully argued....An erudite work, one which will engage with the best modern scholarship in this area. --The Furrow

It is indispensable reading for those interested in John's Gospel....well-written, accessible and provocative book which should be read closely with an open mind. --Neotestamentica