I just got Jobes’ commentary, agree it is a must-have. Although, I suspect there is a Murphy’s law of research, that when one buys a commentary to see what a scholar says about one particular verse/question, it often goes unaddressed, which was the case for me with Jobes. Also grateful to know about the de Boer commentary, I don’t find many contemporary scholars still working with the community theories of Martyn & Brown. I agree there is internal evidence to suggest female contribution to John. Michael Pakaluk has a very interesting commentary on John using the thesis that Mary, mother of Jesus, lived with John, and so would have likely influenced his gospel. I’ve been thinking lately about how, in my experience at 2 complementarian schools, they don’t work much with John. His egalitarian/ non-hierarchical emphasis for Christian community has been the most influential challenge for my understanding of women and ministry.
Klink is a very capable interpreter, and I appreciate his connection to Bauckham, but it is not a "stand-out" commentary in my recollection (it's been a while)
I just got Jobes’ commentary, agree it is a must-have. Although, I suspect there is a Murphy’s law of research, that when one buys a commentary to see what a scholar says about one particular verse/question, it often goes unaddressed, which was the case for me with Jobes. Also grateful to know about the de Boer commentary, I don’t find many contemporary scholars still working with the community theories of Martyn & Brown. I agree there is internal evidence to suggest female contribution to John. Michael Pakaluk has a very interesting commentary on John using the thesis that Mary, mother of Jesus, lived with John, and so would have likely influenced his gospel. I’ve been thinking lately about how, in my experience at 2 complementarian schools, they don’t work much with John. His egalitarian/ non-hierarchical emphasis for Christian community has been the most influential challenge for my understanding of women and ministry.
Aaron - good insights here, thanks for sharing.
Thanks, you reminded me that Jobes' book was on my list to pick up. Really appreciate you updating the commentaries collection!
Thoughts on the ZECNT by Klink?
Klink is a very capable interpreter, and I appreciate his connection to Bauckham, but it is not a "stand-out" commentary in my recollection (it's been a while)