The Quest for the Messiah by John Painter – Johannine Christology in Historical Context (Used Paperback Edition)
 
The Quest for the Messiah by John Painter is a seminal scholarly work that explores the Christology of the Gospel of John, examining how the figure of Jesus as Messiah developed in early Christian thought. Combining historical-critical analysis with theological insight, Painter delves into the historical context, literary structure, and spiritual symbolism of the Fourth Gospel.
This book is essential reading for students and scholars of New Testament studies, offering a thorough and nuanced interpretation of Johannine theology. It illuminates how the Gospel of John portrays Jesus as the incarnate Word, divine revealer, and eschatological Messiah, engaging deeply with both the Jewish and Hellenistic background of early Christianity.