A Graeco-Roman Rhetorical Reading of the Farewell Discourse

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This title gives a thorough analysis of The Farewell Discourse (John 13-17), which is a unique and climactic portion of John's Gospel that serves as a hinge on which the entire Gospel narrative pivots from Jesus' public ministry to his Passion. Jesus is presented by the evangelist, with his words and actions, defining and modeling what his disciples are to be in their own soon-approaching ministry to the community of believers and to the world. He is shown giving persuasive words of comfort, encouragement, instruction, and motivation to his disciples as he prepares them to continue his mission after his departure.

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"The evangelist engages his readers rhetorically by means of a portrayal of the interaction between Jesus and his disciples on the night of his betrayal." Reviewed in International Review of Biblical Studies, 2007.
"Stube's work offers much to ponder and to include in any effort to understand and teach this fascinating document." Biblica
Reviewed by Robert Morgan, Theological Book Review vol.19 no.2 2007
"This reader found particularly interesting Stube's presentation of ethos (character), pathos (disposition of the listener) and logos (the actual argument) all leading to persuasion. His ability to take elements from classical rhetoric and apply them to these chapters, if nothing more, can be fascinating(...) Stube's work offers much to ponder and to include in any effort to understand and teach this fascinating document." -- John F. O'Grady * Novum Testamentum *

Author Bio

The Rev. Dr. John C. Stube is a Lutheran Parish pastor. He has served congregations in Colorado, Utah, and currently in Fort Wayne, Indiana.