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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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2016
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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 |
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