The Authorship of St. John's Gospel

Authors

Hugo Odeberg, University of Lund, Sweden

Publication Date

4-1-1951

Document Type

Article

Keywords

john's gospel, disciple, writer, st. peter, epistles, st. james, authorship

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

Some New Testament books contain clear statements as to who wrote them. Oftentimes the author's name is mentioned at the beginning of the book. This is natural when it is an Epistle, for it is usual to specify in a letter both by whom it is written, and to whom it is sent. Most New Testament Epistles begin with the name of the sender and also mention the name or names of those to whom the Letter is addressed. The Epistle to the Galatians, for instance, opens with the author's name: "Paul, an Apostle ... to the churches of Galatia." The writer not only gives his name, but also adds a personal attribute which proves his identity.

Disciplines

History of Christianity

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Revelation 1:9; John 21:20, 24; John 19:35; John 13:23; John 19:26-27; John 20:2; Acts 12:2; John 1:35-51; John 1:40; Acts 3:1; Acts 3:3; Acts 3:11; Acts 4:13; Acts 4:19; Acts 8:14;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Odeberg, Hugo (1951) "The Authorship of St. John's Gospel," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 22, Article 21.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol22/iss1/21