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In this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, two well-respected New Testament scholars interpret the Gospel of John in its historical and literary setting—and in light of the Church’s doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual tradition. They unpack the wisdom of the fourth Gospel for the intellectual and spiritual transformation of its readers and connect the Gospel with a range of...

condition that allowed a person to be near God’s presence.24 Moving into a state of ritual purity often involved washing oneself or various items with water. It is not clear what specific purification washings are meant here, but they nevertheless fit within the general allusions to the Sinai covenant in this story. [2:7–8] Jesus gives the servants two commands: Fill the jars with water and Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter. In both cases, the servants heed the advice of Jesus’ mother
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