Early reception of the Gospel of John
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:34 am
What are some good resources that address the early reception of the Gospel of John in the second and third centuries?
In the second and third centuries, Roman Christians were embroiled in their opposition to the so-called Gnostic heresies. Thus it seems quite strange that they were accepting of the Gospel of John, which displays so many Gnostic tendencies.
Were there any doubts about John? Was there criticism of it?
In reading Origin's commentary on John (which is quite hard to follow) it seems that he basically glosses over any potential Gnostic readings of it. He seems to often pull in the Synoptic Gospels as a lens through which to interpret John, but overall he seems quite happy with John.
So, does anyone know of any insightful or critical assessments of John from the second and third centuries?
In the second and third centuries, Roman Christians were embroiled in their opposition to the so-called Gnostic heresies. Thus it seems quite strange that they were accepting of the Gospel of John, which displays so many Gnostic tendencies.
Were there any doubts about John? Was there criticism of it?
In reading Origin's commentary on John (which is quite hard to follow) it seems that he basically glosses over any potential Gnostic readings of it. He seems to often pull in the Synoptic Gospels as a lens through which to interpret John, but overall he seems quite happy with John.
So, does anyone know of any insightful or critical assessments of John from the second and third centuries?