FALL FINAL RELB104 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
How is John unique among the Gospels? What kinds of synoptic material does John not include
in his Gospel? - ANS John's style is simple with simple vocab and unique content. John
doesn't include parables, stories of exorcism, and specific events of Jesus life like his baptism
and transfiguration.
In what way is John's style unique - ANS John uses short sentences and a lot of repetitions
and parallelisms, long discourses between Jesus and his opponents. He also puts an emphasis
on "I am" sayings and long discourses deal with his philosophical topics.
What does John's Gospel tell us about the length of Jesus' public ministry? - ANS 2 and a half
to 3 and a half years. This is proposed because there were at least three passovers and maybe
four
Identify the basic fourfold structure of John - ANS 1. Prologue: 1:1-1:18
2. Book of Signs: 1:19-12:50
3. Book of Glory: 13:1-20:31
4. Epilogue: 21
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
How is John unique among the Gospels? What kinds of synoptic material does John not include
in his Gospel? - ANS John's style is simple with simple vocab and unique content. John
doesn't include parables, stories of exorcism, and specific events of Jesus life like his baptism
and transfiguration.
In what way is John's style unique - ANS John uses short sentences and a lot of repetitions
and parallelisms, long discourses between Jesus and his opponents. He also puts an emphasis
on "I am" sayings and long discourses deal with his philosophical topics.
What does John's Gospel tell us about the length of Jesus' public ministry? - ANS 2 and a half
to 3 and a half years. This is proposed because there were at least three passovers and maybe
four
Identify the basic fourfold structure of John - ANS 1. Prologue: 1:1-1:18
2. Book of Signs: 1:19-12:50
3. Book of Glory: 13:1-20:31
4. Epilogue: 21
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
