Francis Martin - The Gospel of John (Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture)

Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture

S ERIES E DITORS

Peter S. Williamson

Mary Healy

A SSOCIATE E DITOR

Kevin Perrotta

C ONSULTING E DITORS

Scott Hahn , Franciscan University of Steubenville

Daniel J. Harrington, SJ , Weston Jesuit School of Theology

William S. Kurz, SJ , Marquette University

Francis Martin , Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Frank J. Matera , Catholic University of America

George Montague, SM , St. Marys University

Terrence Prendergast, SJ , Archbishop of Ottawa

2015 by Francis Martin and William M. Wright IV

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Ebook edition created 2015

Ebook corrections 12.15.2017

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ISBN 978-1-4412-2299-2

Imprimatur:

Most Reverend David Allen Zubik, DD

Bishop of Pittsburgh

August 25, 2014

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Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, DC, and are used by permission of the copyright owner. All rights reserved. No part of the New American Bible may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

Scripture quotations labeled NJB are from THE NEW JERUSALEM BIBLE, copyright 1985 by Darton, Longman & Todd, Ltd. and Doubleday, a division of Random House, Inc. Reprinted by permission.

Scripture quotations labeled NRSV are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1989, by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotations labeled RSV are from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

English translation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church for the United States of America copyright 1994, United States Catholic Conference, Inc.Libreria Editrice Vaticana. English translation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Modifications from the Editio Typica copyright 1997, United States Catholic Conference, Inc.Libreria Editrice Vaticana.

The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture is a landmark achievement in theological interpretation of Scripture in and for the Church. Highly recommended for all!

Michael J. Gorman , St. Marys Seminary and University, Baltimore

I welcome with great joy the launch of this collection of commentaries on the Bible because the project corresponds perfectly to a pressing need in the Church. I am speaking about exegetical studies that are well grounded from a scholarly point of view but not overburdened with technical details, and at the same time related to the riches of ancient interpretation, nourishing for spiritual life, and useful for catechesis, preaching, evangelization, and other forms of pastoral ministry.

Albert Cardinal Vanhoye, SJ , Pontifical Biblical Institute, former secretary of the Pontifical Biblical Commission

By bringing together historical background, exegetical interpretation, Church tradition, theological reflection, and pastoral application, this series promises to enkindle thoughtful discussion about the implications of the New Testament for lived Christian faith in the Church today. Its accessible format and multi-angled approach offer a model for teaching and ministry.

Katherine Hayes , Seminary of the Immaculate Conception

This series promises to be spiritually and doctrinally informative, based on careful, solid biblical exegesis. The method and content of this work will be helpful to teachers of the faith at different levels and will provide a reliable guide to people seeking to deepen their knowledge and thereby nourish their faith. I strongly recommend the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture.

Cormac Cardinal Murphy-OConnor , Archbishop of Westminster

The Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture is clearly written, sticks to the facts, treats the Bible as true history, and does not get lost in idle speculation and guesswork about the sources of the Gospels and the other books. Homilists will find here the pearl of great price and the treasure hidden in a field. Laypersons who are looking for a truly Catholic interpretation of the Bible will find it here. Those who want to know more about Gods holy word in the Bible will want to purchase the whole set.

Kenneth Baker, SJ , editor, Homiletics and Pastoral Review