As you go through the resources for this section, you will gain a better understanding of the following aspects of the Gospel of John:Origins of the Gospel:  where and when written, original langu

As you go through the resources for this section, you will gain a better understanding of the following aspects of the Gospel of John:

• Origins of the Gospel:  where and when written, original language, etc.
• Who was John writing for; what was his purpose.
• John’s writing style so that you will begin to recognize a few differences/similarities between John and the other gospels.
• How John portrays Jesus of Nazareth

Steps for achieving the objectives

Complete the following steps in the order listed and by the due dates listed below.

1. Read Frontline:
   
   Gospel of John: The “Spiritual Gospel” (????????)????????
   
2. Read Frontline:
   
   Gospel of John (????????)????????
   
   (Marilyn Mellows essay)
3. The Gospel of John (including Introduction) in Complete Gospels (pages 205 – 254)
4. Watch
   
   Jesus of Nazareth: Jesus brought before Pilate (????????)????????
   
   (John 18)