The Apostle John and the Johannine Community

The New Testament’s fourth gospel, attributed to John, differs in themes, tone, theology, and essential details from the other three synoptic gospels. However, many of its themes are found in the Bible’s three epistles of John and the Book of Revelation (which was composed by an author named John). Together these books are called “Johannine literature” because of their association with the name John. While modern scholars have rejected the traditional idea that all these texts were written by the same figure, the historical apostle John, many propose that they emerged out of an early Christian “Johannine community.” John Hamer of Toronto Centre Place will look at what is known about the historical John, survey the Johannine literature, and sketch out what the Johannine community might have looked like.

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[LennyMemery]

Yet another well-researched and thorough examination of early Christianity

[olsenduran]

I found a gem on youtube. Thanks for the work you put in ur videos. Praise be the Lord

[nhngr]

Thank you so much for this presentation. I've always been fascinated with the Gospel of John. It's so deep and beautifully written. I hope to understand it one day. I appreciate the opportunity to learn more about the historical figures associated with John. I'll watch this several times in hopes of getting a good grasp of it.

[badhrulislam]

Some wonderful lectures: I particularly like these on the individual perspectives of the gospel writers. The recent one on the Didache was a treat also.

[eudora]

Excellent presentation..both in depth of knowledge, presentation and engagement!!!

[robmurray]

What a terrific lecture. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to the next one.

[garymensurati]

Im here a year late, but what a wonderful lecture. Thank you so very much John !

[nash]

John H doing a lecture on JOHNS??? Dig it.

[michaelbedford]

I enjoy your programme but I often find myself listening to huge chunks that I already know; often from another of your progs. Two hours under those circumstances can be onerous. Apart from that it's really informative.

[Eric-rh]

The Rock is what Peter said, not Peter himself, great job, keep up the good work 🙏

[nathanaelsmith]

That's a lot of Johns.

Apostle wise I'm also intrigued by the accounts of Thomas going to India and the possibilty that Jesus might also have travelled to East in his lifetime. I'm aware of legends about him having done so and its fascinating to think about people in the ancient world traveling such long distances.

[Beatlezz]

Thanks for your insights and teachings. I love John and his writings. I was also greatly blessed by the book Patmos, by David Stoeckl, a Biblical Novel of St. John on Patmos where he received the Book of Revelation. The novel goes way past just Revelation, including miracles John performed on Patmos, the first who were baptized into this newly formed church, and John's ministry, even as a prisoner of Rome.

[gwdexter]

Just a note that at 13:40 you have Moses and Elijah labeled backwards. In the orthodox iconographic tradition, Elijah is always the old man who looks like he’s been living in a cave. Moses is the one holding the tablets of the law. — Also I don’t think you made it totally explicit that the figures of Moses and Elijah came to be seen as representing the Torah (Moses) and the Nevi’im (Elijah), bowing before the new and greater Scripture, the completion of the Law and the fulfillment of the Prophets….

[whitetitan]

Hello John. I love your lectures and it has really brought to light what the NT is and what it looks like from a historical/realistic perspective. Would you be able to make another video as to how(and the evidence concerning) the visions of the risen Christ is retrojected into the gospel? I do believe you when you say it but having more explicit evidence would be very helpful; and
how you come to those conclusions

[LanceLovett]

Thank you for the lectures. Chapter times would be great if you are taking suggestions. I have to keep rewinding after interruptions and I always go too far. Small price to pay but I thought I would ask. Thank you again.

[dalkri]

Don't forget that by comparing John to Ganymede they are equating Jesus with Zeus signifying that Jesus is God.

[digitaurus]

Great lecture as always. Thank you. Paul’s eyewitness testimony and Josephus’s independent account make clear that Jesus’s brother James was one of the three pillars of the first christian community. Mark’s invocation of a different James as a pillar in Jesus’s lifetime seems to reflect a need to dissociate the christian church from Jesus’s family rather than a historical fact. James is always a brother - but at some point in the development of Mark’s text he becomes John’s brother not Jesus’s.

[brucewick]

James I was a published scholar (and theologian) in his own right, and he seemed to believe John; the youngest of The Twelve, to be the "Disciple Jesus loved."

[peterhook]

Obviously my friend, you are using the true priesthood correctly to spread truth upon the earth. Thank you. Now, if we can only get some of those who have other gifts to help you, Mormonism can really make a difference. Peace.

[williambrewer]

39:00 not only Mark has that story

Mar 3;31-35 KJV 31 There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him. 32 And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee. 33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren? 34 And he looked round about on them which sat about him, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.

But Luke and Matthew also have it.

Luk 8;19-21 KJV 19 Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press. 20 And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee. 21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

Mat 12;46-50 KJV 46 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. 47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. 48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? 49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

And John also speaks about his brethren not believing him initially. Joh 7;5 KJV For neither did his brethren believe in him..