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Book SynopsisJohn’s Gospel is the mature reflections of the last living apostle. John the apostle wrote this book approximately fifty–five years after the resurrection of Jesus. During those years he had reflected on the words and deeds of Jesus and the result is that the pages of the Gospel contain the seasoned thinking of one of Jesus’ closest friends.
New Testament scholar William F. Cook brings us the latest in the popular Focus on the Bible series. In a lucid and engaging style, he leads us through the Gospel of John.
Trade ReviewIn lucid and engaging style, Cook proves a faithful tour guide through the Gospel of John. In reading his commentary, you will quickly sense that the author has spent decades studying carefully and preaching faithfully the biblical text he now exposits with skill and passion.
-- Robert L. Plummer (Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky )
In this volume William Cook guides the reader through the complexities of John, avoiding both oversimplification and overcomplication ... This would make a fine resource for personal or group study of one of history's most important and influential writings.
-- Brandon D. Crowe (Associate Professor of New Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania )
... We see the mind of the professor and the heart of the pastor in this excellent commentary ... This is a wonderful resource for Bible readers, Sunday School teachers, and pastors.
-- Thomas R. Schreiner (James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Associate Dean, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky)
... a wonderful companion to John's Gospel. Writing for the non-specialist, Dr. Cook makes solid scholarship accessible for everyone. Well-written and insightful introductions, reflections, and study questions relate the Gospel to today's reader.
-- Andreas Köstenberger (Founder of Biblical Foundations and co–author of ‘Equipping for Life’ and ‘God’s Design for Man & Woman’)
Bill Cook is a wonderful New Testament scholar and pastor ... This book will serve extremely well those who preach and teach the Word of God chapter by chapter, verse by verse and word by word.
-- Daniel L. Akin (President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina)
... a sure-footed guide to John's Gospel combining careful scholarship, insightful application and theological depth. His book will stretch your mind, challenge your will and warm your heart.
-- Peter Orr (Lecturer in New Testament, Moore Theological College, Sydney)
