Books Quote by Bart D. Ehrman
““It is widely held among scholars that the Prologue is a preexisting poem that the author of John has incorporated into his work—possibly in a second edition.””
About This Quote
Source Scholarly Article: New Testament Studies, 2015
Scholars believe the Gospel of John’s Prologue may have been a preexisting poem incorporated later.
In simple terms: Prologue likely a borrowed poem.
Key Takeaway
Recognize textual layers.
Themes
biblical studies
literary analysis
history
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
scholarly
historical
When to use this quote
- theological education
- academic research
- serary criticism
- faith discussions
Key Concepts
Intertextuality
canonical formation
poetic origins
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this affect interpretation of John?
- What does it reveal about early Christian literature?
A Different Perspective
Uncertainty remains about the poem’s original author.
