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Cover
Preface
Table of Contents
Part I: Introduction
1. Identifying the Extra-Canonical Gospels
1.1. What is a Gospel?
1.2. The Sub-Genres of the Extra-Canonical Gospels
1.2.1. Narrative Gospels
1.2.2. Sayings Gospels
1.2.3. Dialogue/Discourse Gospels
1.2.4. Gospel Fragments
1.2.5. Excursus: Doubtful Extra-Canonical Gospels
1.3. Theological Categories for the Extra-Canonical Gospels
1.4. Conclusion
2. Method for Identifying the Reception of the Fourth Gospel
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Method
2.2.1. Maximalist Methodology: F.-M. Braun
2.2.2. Minimalistic Methodology: M.R. Hillmer
2.2.3. ‘Realistic’ Methodology: T. Nagel
2.2.4. Method for the Reception of the Fourth Gospel in the Extra-Canonical Gospels
2.3. Conclusion
Part II: Narrative Gospels
3. The Egerton Gospel (P.Eg. 2 = P.Lond.Christ. 1, + P.Köln. 255)
3.1. Introduction
3.2. The Egerton Gospel and the Canonical Gospels
3.3. The Egerton Gospel and the Fourth Gospel
3.3.1. Episode 1 – Confrontation with the Authorities (1v.1–20 + P.Köln. 255 1v.19–24)
3.3.1.1. Probable Influence of the Fourth Gospel
3.3.1.2. Analysis of Episode 1
3.3.2. Episode 2 – Attempt to Stone and Arrest Jesus (1r.1–10)
3.3.2.1. Plausible Influence of the Fourth Gospel
3.3.2.2. Analysis of Episode 2
3.3.3. Episode 3 – Healing of a Leper (1r.11–20 + P.Köln. 255 1r.19–24)
3.3.3.1. Possible Influence of the Fourth Gospel
3.3.4. Episode 5 – Question about Tribute-Money (2r.1–18)
3.3.4.1. Plausible Influence of the Fourth Gospel
3.3.5. Episode 6 – Another Attempt to Stone Jesus (3r.1–6)
3.3.5.1. Plausible Influence of the Fourth Gospel
3.4. Conclusion
4. The Gospel of Peter (P.Cair. 10759)
4.1. Introduction
4.2. The Gospel of Peter and the Canonical Gospels
4.3. The Gospel of Peter and the Fourth Gospel
4.3.1. Joseph’s Request and the Handing Over of the Lord (§§3–5)
4.3.2. Mocking the Son of God as a King (§§6–8)
4.3.3. Abusing the Son of God (§9)
4.3.3.1. Analysis of §§6–9
4.3.4. The Crucifixion of the Lord (§§10–14)
4.3.5. The Death of the Lord (§§15–19)
4.3.6. The Removal from the Cross and Burial of the Lord (§§20–24)
4.3.7. The Securing of the Tomb (§§28–33)
4.3.8. The Report to Pilate (§§43–49)
4.3.9. The Women’s Visit to the Tomb (§§50–57)
4.3.10. A Fishing Excursion to the Sea (§§58–60)
4.4. Conclusion
5. Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 840
5.1. Introduction
5.1.1. The Historical Veracity of Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 840
5.1.2. The Nature of the Debate between Jesus and Levi
5.2. Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 840 and the Canonical Gospels
5.3. Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 840 and the Fourth Gospel
5.3.1. Possible Influence of the Fourth Gospel
5.3.2. Excursus: ‘Living Waters’ and Baptism
5.4. Conclusion
Part III: Sayings Gospels
6. The Gospel of Thomas (NHC II,2 + P.Oxy. 1, 654, 655)
6.1. Introduction
6.2. The Gospel of Thomas and the Synoptic Gospels
6.3. The Gospel of Thomas and the Fourth Gospel
6.3.1. Influenced by the Fourth Gospel
6.3.2. Independent of the Fourth Gospel
6.3.3. The Community-Conflict Thesis
6.3.3.1. Variant Interpretations of Common Traditions and Themes
6.3.3.2. The Negative Portrayal of Thomas in the Fourth Gospel
6.3.3.3. Analysis of the Community-Conflict Thesis
6.3.4. Parallels between the Gospel of Thomas and the Fourth Gospel
6.3.4.1. Plausible Influence of the Fourth Gospel
6.3.4.2. Possible Influence of the Fourth Gospel
6.4. Conclusion
7. The Gospel of Philip (NHC II,3)
7.1. Introduction
7.2. The Gospel of Philip and the Fourth Gospel
7.2.1. Probable Influence of the Fourth Gospel
7.2.1.1. Flesh and Blood (§23b)
7.2.1.2. Knowledge and Truth, Freedom and Enslavement (§§110a and 123d)
7.2.2. Plausible Influence of the Fourth Gospel
7.2.3. Possible Influence of the Fourth Gospel
7.3. Conclusion
Part IV: Dialogue/Discourse Gospels
8. The Gospel of the Savior (P.Berol. 22220 + Strasbourg Coptic Papyrus 5–7)
8.1. Introduction
8.2. The Gospel of the Savior and the Canonical Gospels
8.3. The Gospel of the Savior and the Fourth Gospel
8.3.1. Probable and Plausible Influence of the Fourth Gospel (vs.12–23)
8.3.2. Probable and Plausible Influence of the Fourth Gospel (vs.91–93; 69–70)
8.3.3. Possible Influence of the Fourth Gospel
8.4. Conclusion
9. The Sophia of Jesus Christ (NHC III,4; BG 8502,3; P.Oxy. 1081)
9.1. Introduction
9.2. The Sophia of Jesus Christ and the Fourth Gospel
9.2.1. Probable Influence of the Fourth Gospel
9.2.2. Plausible Influence of the Fourth Gospel
9.2.3. Possible Influence of the Fourth Gospel
9.3. Conclusion
10. The Gospel of Mary (BG 8502,1; P.Ryl. 493; P.Oxy. 3525)
10.1. Introduction
10.2. The Gospel of Mary and the Canonical Gospels
10.3. The Gospel of Mary and the Fourth Gospel
10.3.1. Plausible Influence of the Fourth Gospel
10.3.2. Possible Influence of the Fourth Gospel
10.4. Conclusion
11. The Gospel of Judas (Codex Tchacos, 3)
11.1. Introduction
11.2. The Gospel of Judas and the Canonical Gospels
11.3. The Gospel of Judas and the Fourth Gospel
11.3.1. Possible Influence of the Fourth Gospel (Thematic Parallels)
11.3.2. Possible Influence of the Fourth Gospel (Verbal Parallels)
11.4. Conclusion
12. The Dialogue of the Savior (NHC III,5)
12.1. Introduction
12.2. The Dialogue of the Savior and the Canonical Gospels
12.3. The Dialogue of the Savior and the Fourth Gospel
12.3.1. Possible Influence of the Fourth Gospel
12.4. Conclusion
13. The Book of Thomas the Contender (NHC II,7)
13.1. Introduction
13.2. The Book of Thomas the Contender and the Canonical Gospels
13.3. The Book of Thomas the Contender and the Fourth Gospel
13.3.1. Possible Influence of the Fourth Gospel
13.4. Conclusion
Part V: Conclusion
14. Summary and Conclusions
14.1. Were the Extra-Canonical Gospels Influenced by the Fourth Gospel?
14.1.1. Ranking the Influence of the Fourth Gospel on the Extra-Canonical Gospels
14.1.1.1. Probable Influence of the Fourth Gospel
14.1.1.2. Plausible Influence of the Fourth Gospel
14.1.1.3. Possible Influence of the Fourth Gospel
14.1.2. Comparing the Influence of the Fourth Gospel on the Extra-Canonical Gospels by Sub-Genre, Theology, and Date of Composition
14.2. How did the Extra-Canonical Gospels Use and Interpret the Fourth Gospel?
14.2.1. Quotation and Exegesis
14.2.2. Lengthy Parallels
14.2.3. Shorter Parallels
14.2.4. Traditional Interpretations
14.3. The Reception of the Fourth Gospel
Chart 1: Identifying the Extra-Canonical Gospels
Chart 2: Parallels between the Extra-Canonical Gospels and Fourth Gospel
2.1. Narrative Gospels
2.1.1. The Egerton Gospel (P.Eg. 2 = P.Lond.Christ. 1, + P.Köln 255)
2.1.2. Gospel of Peter (P.Cair. 10759)
2.1.3. Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 840
2.2. Sayings Gospels
2.2.1. Gospel of Thomas (II,2, P.Oxy. 1, 654, 655)
2.2.2. Gospel of Philip (II,3)
2.3. Dialogue/Discourse Gospels
2.3.1. Gospel of the Savior (P.Berol. 22220 + Strasbourg Coptic Papyrus 5–7)
2.3.2. Sophia of Jesus Christ (BG 8502,3; III,4; P.Oxy. 1081)
2.3.3. Gospel of Mary (BG 8502,1; P.Ryl. 493; P.Oxy. 3525)
2.3.4. Gospel of Judas (Codex Tchacos, 3)
2.3.5. Dialogue of the Savior (III,5)
2.3.6. Book of Thomas the Contender (II,7)
Chart 3: Concentration of Parallels: The Frequency of Parallels Relative to the Length of Text
Chart 4: Number of Verses from the Fourth Gospel Paralleled in the Extra-Canonical Gospels
Bibliography
1. Primary Sources
2. Secondary Sources
Index of Ancient Sources
1. Old Testament
2. New Testament
3. Old Testament Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha
4. Philo
5. Josephus
6. Rabbinic Literature
7. Nag Hammadi and Extra-Canonical Texts
8. Early Christian Literature
9. Papyri
Index of Authors
Index of Subjects