Includes bibliographical references and index.

John's theology : past and current approaches -- John's theological story -- John's narrative elements -- God's life-giving will : Israel's story and the gospel -- Jesus's unique identity : revealing the Father -- The world in need of rescue : purification and exorcism -- The family of God : believers, the spirit, and time -- John's theological contributions -- John's theological voice in the New Testament -- John's theology in Christian history : continuing conversations.

"Placing her study in the context of past and current approaches to John's theology, Alicia Myers explores theological themes with an eye toward the rhetorical categories and aims of the Gospel. Myers argues that John reframes other Gospel traditions and provided important fodder for early Christians debates"-- Provided by publisher.