JESUS AND THE PARACLETE
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Description
This book offers the most concentrated, intensive, and wide-ranging theological and background study on the Johannine Paraclete and solves one of the problems that baffled many scholars, both ancient and modern for centuries by affirming that the best translation of the term ‘ pi; alpha; rho;ά kappa; lambda; eta; tau; omicron; sigmaf; ‘ is ‘Advocate ‘. Drawing from biblical, Jewish, and Hellenistic sources, the author examines how the Paraclete is portrayed as Advocate, Teacher, Guide, and Witness who continues Jesus ‘ mission after His departure. The book explains the linguistic roots, historical background, and theological significance of the Paraclete passages, giving readers an accessible yet academically grounded understanding of Johannine pneumatology.
This book would help readers grasp the unique role of the Paraclete in the life of the Church, offering insights that support preaching, teaching, and advanced theological study. By clarifying the meaning and function of the Paraclete, the book enriches both academic learning and spiritual reflection. This is especially valuable for seminarians, clergy, theology students, Scripture professors, and serious readers who want to deepen their understanding of the Holy Spirit in the Johannine tradition.
Additional information
| Weight | 245 g |
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| Dimensions | 23 × 15 × 1.5 cm |
| Sub Title | Background to the Johannine Paraclete |
| Author | Pavithran Male, HGN |
| ISBN | 9789348685032 |
| SKU | 11087 |