NT Pod NT Pod 106: NT Introductions & Johannine Communities with Hugo Méndez
Jan 27, 2025
Hugo Méndez, an Associate Professor in Ancient Mediterranean Religions at UNC Chapel Hill, dives into the intricacies of John's Gospel and the Johannine community. He explores challenges in teaching New Testament courses online, emphasizing the importance of interactive learning. The discussion also delves into the complexities surrounding the authorship of Johannine texts, questioning traditional views and examining themes of identity within early Christianity. Listeners will find enthusiasm for new publications and a sneak peek into Méndez's upcoming online New Testament course.
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Johannine Literature as Pseudepigrapha
- Johannine literature likely represents a chain of pseudepigrapha rather than a single Johannine community's work.
- The Gospel and epistles reflect different authors intentionally imitating the eyewitness authorial persona for different theological aims.
Subtle Pseudepigraphy in John
- John's Gospel uses subtle pseudepigraphy, avoiding overt authorial claims.
- This subtlety might empower readers to identify the 'Beloved Disciple' themselves, creating rhetorical effects.
Revisiting Revelation's Place in Johannine Literature
- Revelation may postdate John's Gospel and reflect awareness of it.
- Johannine framing in Revelation positions it within the same tradition despite dramatic thematic differences.
