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John’s portrayal of Jesus’ death is as unique as the rest of his Gospel. Fr. Donald Senior explores how the rest of the Gospel prepares for the Passion story. He then gives a detailed analysis of the Passion narrative itself. Finally, he explores the theological motifs that dominate the Passion narrative. With scholarly finesse and deep pastoral awareness, he makes John’s vibrant message of the...

compassion. And, above all, Jesus’ death—full assurance of his humanness—becomes the most eloquent sign of all, for in laying down his life for his friends Jesus reveals the incredible quality of God’s love for the world (15:12–13). While revelation of God’s love is the driving force of Jesus’ mission, it is, in one sense, not its ultimate step. The Word comes into the world and through death and resurrection returns to God. The return to God—not only of the Word but of all humanity—is the final
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