The Shepherd’s Risk: Thinking Metaphorically with John’s Gospel


One of the characteristics of the good shepherd of John 10:11–18 is a phrase that is usually translated “he lays down his life” (vv. 11, 15, 17, 18). Although interpreters often acknowledge the alternate meaning, “he risks his life,” this option is usually rejected. This article sees the notion of r...

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Main Author: Hylen, Susan E. 1968- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2016
In: Biblical interpretation
Year: 2016, Volume: 24, Issue: 3, Pages: 382-399
IxTheo Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
HC New Testament
NBF Christology
Further subjects:B Shepherd
B Gospel of John
 good shepherd
 metaphor
 death of Jesus
 risk

B John
B Death
B Metaphor
B Ram
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Hylen, Susan E. 1968- (Author)
Mt 27:45–50, Mk 15:33–41, Lk 23:44–46, Jn, Jn 19:28–30
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