Lazarus Mary and Martha: Social Scientific Approaches to the Gospel of John
Using social identity theory, Esler and Piper set out what social identity theory actually means, how it works, and how it applies to John's Gospel. They then show how their ecclesiological reading of the Lazarus story finds confirmation in the catacomb art from Rome. The book includes four pages of full-color illustrations from the catacombs and concludes by setting out some of the theological dimensions of the investigation, and ultimately provides fresh theological insight into this New...
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Using social identity theory, Esler and Piper set out what social identity theory actually means, how it works, and how it applies to John's Gospel. They then show how their ecclesiological reading of the Lazarus story finds confirmation in the catacomb art from Rome. The book includes four pages of full-color illustrations from the catacombs and concludes by setting out some of the theological dimensions of the investigation, and ultimately provides fresh theological insight into this New Testament text.
List of IllustrationsPreface1Lazarus, Martha and Mary: Reframing the Discussion12Social Identity and Prototypes: A Social-Scientific Model for Historical and Theological Application233Johannine Processing of the Past in Relation to Lazarus, Mary and Martha454Lazarus, Martha and Mary as Prototypes of Those Whom Jesus Loves755The Raising of Lazarus from the Dead as Prototypical1046The Raising of Lazarus in Early Christian Art1317A Theological Conclusion: The Raising of Lazarus and Christian Identity146Appendix 1Translating Ioudaioi as 'Judeans' in the Fourth Gospel159Appendix 2The Spice Used by Mary in Anointing Jesus (John 12.3)165References178Index of Secondary Authors192Index of Subjects195
