Annotated Bibliography Allen, Clifton J., General Editor. Luke-John. Broadman Bible Commentary, vol. 9. By William E. Hull.

Nashville: Broadman, 1970. This commentary series is a little more liberal, but the authors introductory remarks are extremely good. This work introduces readers to some of the liberal theology that is prevalent in many commentaries. Brown, Colin, Editor. New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology, Vol. 1: A-F. Regency Reference Library. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1986. S.V. Faith, by O Michel: 599-600. This article gives a good history of the usage of the Greek word, pistis, and how this ties in to Johns usage of faith in the fourth gospel. Brown, Raymond. An Introduction To The New Testament, The Anchor Bible Reference Library. New York: Doubleday, 1997. This critical introduction to the New Testament is written from a Catholic perspective, although he does not always allow his Catholic background to cloud his thinking. This is a very scholarly work that gives a good introduction to each New Testament book (as well as great background information and bibliography). Buttrick, George Arthur, Ed. The Interpreters Dictionary Of The Bible, E-J. New York: Abingdon, 1962. S.V. Faith, Faithfulness, by E.C. Blackman: 222-234. This article is an excellent treatment of the concept of faith in the Old and New Testament, as well as in the gospel of John. Carson, D.A. The Gospel According To John, The Pillar New Testament Commentary. Leicster, England; Grand Rapids: Apollos, 1991. Carsons commentary is an excellent, conservative commentary which defends the evangelical view of inspiration. Carson does a good job covering verse by verse and does not leave any stone unturned. __________. Historical Tradition in the Fourth Gospel. After Dodd, What? R.T. France & David Wenham, eds., Gospel Perspectives, Vol. 2: Studies of History and Tradition in the Four Gospels. Sheffield: JSOT Press, 1981, pp 83-145. This article deals with the history and interpretation of Johns Gospel. Cline, William S., Editor. John: These Things Are Written That Ye Might Believe Exegetical, Homiletical. Sixth Annual Firm Foundation Lectureship (Reidgedale Church of Christ, Chattanooga, TN, October 8-12, 1989). Austin, TX: Firm Foundation, 1989. This book, while I do not often endorse lectureship books, is a good treatment (from the perspective of well-respected preachers) of the Fourth Gospel. Each chapter of the book deals with a different chapter in the Fourth Gospel. Coffman, James Burton. Commentary On John. Austin, TX: Firm Foundation Publishing, 1974. Brother Coffman is one of the first preachers and scholars to produce a good, sound commentary on every book in the Canon. He gives good background information on John. I like his commentary in that he quotes several sources (his

commentaries are useful in that a person has several books condensed into one commentary). Eusebius. Ecclesiastial History. rbedrosian.com/Eusebius/euch_menu.html. The work of the church historian Eusebius is a primary source in many of the Early Church Fathers who speak concerning authorship of New Testament books. Fee, Gordon D. On The Inauthenticity of John 5:3b-4. The Evangelical Quarterly. 54:4 (October/December 1982): 207-218. Fees article deals with the textual problems in the miracle of the crippled man at the Pool of Siloam. Fee does a good job showing that the addition (which those who are familiar who use the K.J.V.) is a textual corruption and gives some reasons how this may have crept into some manuscripts. Guthrie, Donald. New Testament Introduction, 3rd Ed. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1970. Although Guthries work is a bit older than Browns, he is still a standard a good source to turn to when studying any New Testament book. He has a good section on the writings of John and an extensive bibliography. Hauer, Christian E. and William A. Young. An Introduction To The Bible: A Journey Into Three Worlds. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1986. This is a good book I once used in teaching a class for Faulkner University. A little more moderate in their approach (written as a text book in college and university setting), filled with good background information to the New Testament. Kostenberger, Andreas J. Johns Trinitarian Mission Theology. Southern Baptist Journal of Theology. 9.4 (2005): 14-33. Kostenbergers article is a good treatment on the subject of the Godhead (or Trinity) in the Fourth Gospel. Lightfoot, J.B. and J.R. Harmer, Ed. The Apostolic Fathers: Revised Greek Texts with Introductions and English Translations. Grand Rapids: Baker, Repr. 1984. This is another good primary source for many of the Church Fathers who quote from the New Testament (especially the gospels). There is also a section that deals with authorship of New Testament writers. McLarty, Bruce. Journey of Faith: Walking With Jesus Through The Gospel of John. Searcy, AR: Resource Publications, 1997. McLartys book is a homiletically commentary on the Fourth Gospel. This book is a series of sermons he preached on the gospel of John several years ago. I like the way he ties the first century gospel with modern day examples. Orr, James, General Editor. The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Vol. II. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1939. S.V. Faith, by Handley Dunelm: 1087-1088. Although this is an older Bible Dictionary, the article on faith is well written and the bibliography mentions some older works that are often quoted in standard works. Ridderbos, Herman. The Gospel according to John: A Theological Commentary, Translated by John Vriend. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997. A good treatment of Johns

gospel. Possibly the best aspect of Ridderbos commentary is his introduction, especially his treatment of the Wisdom and Logos. Shackelford, Don, Ed. New Testament Survey. An Introduction and Survey of the New Testament by the Faculty of Harding University School of Religion. Searcy, AR: Harding University, 1987. This book (edited by our beloved professor, Dr. Shackelford) is a good, conservative introduction by members of the church. The section on John is brief, but extensive enough to give a good overview of the Fourth Gospel. Tenney, Merrill C. New Testament Survey. Edited by Revised by Walter M. Dunnett. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1985. Tenneys survey includes some of the best background information, written in an way that is easy for anyone to understand. He is best known for his way he outlines the New Testament books (the gospel of John, no exception). Thiessen, H.C. Introduction To The New Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1973. Thiessen is another good, conservative introduction. Especially good is his chapter on the gospel of John. Tidwell, J.B. The Gospels And The Life Of Christ. Waco, TX: Baylor University Press, 1921. I ran across this good harmony of the gospels at a used book store some time back. This book, written probably for Sunday School teachers or first year students in college, is very useful in helping fit Johns account in with the synoptic gospels. Westcott, B.F. The Gospel According To St. John: The Authorized Version With Introduction And Notes. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1981. Westcotts commentary is well written even though this work is about a hundred years old. The best feature of this commentary is his introduction that includes some of the strongest arguments for John the apostle being the author of the Fourth Gospel. Woods, Guy N. John. Nashville: Gospel Advocate, 1989. His commentary on John replaces an older one (and is much improved over the older commentary). A very conservative work, but well written. Woods study as a lawyer enables him to lay out his arguments in a clear and concise manner.