The Narrative Structures of Glory and Glorification in the Fourth Gospel

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ID19293116
AuthorsJesper Nielsen (0000-0002-5764-5462, University of Copenhagen, corresponding author), Jesper Tang Nielsen
Year2010
Volume56
Issue3
Pages343-366
Publication date2010-07-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueNew Testament Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0028-6885 • E-ISSN: 1469-8145
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s0028688510000019
OpenAlexW2150389703
LanguageEN
References cited21

This article takes part in the reopened discussion of the Johannine δόξα/δοξάζειν by interpreting the concept in light of the narrative structures in the Fourth Gospel. On the basis of Aristotle's definition of a whole and complete μῦθος and his distinction between περιπ έ τεια and ἀναγνώρισις it is shown that the main structure in the Johannine narrative concerns humans' recognition of Jesus' identity as son of God. As a consequence of being firmly integrated in this narrative structure, the Johannine concept δόξα/δοξάζειν basically denotes divine identity and recognition. Opposing a contemporary trend in Johannine studies it is finally argued that δόξα/δοξάζειν in the Fourth Gospel should be understood within the normal narrative sequence

Aesthetics · Art · Epistemology · Glory · Gospel · Identity (music) · Linguistics · Literature · Narrative · Narrative criticism · Narrative inquiry · Physics · Theology · Biblical Studies and Interpretation · Historical and Linguistic Studies · Philosophy · Theology and Canon Law Studies

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