In the Beginning Was the Word: An Annotated Reading of the Prologue of John

Description: junpo-40 In the Beginning Was the Word: An Annotated Reading of the Prologue of John Product Description In this extended meditation, Anthony Esolen looks, phrase by phrase, at the majestic Prologue to the Gospel of John, which with good reason he ” He unfolds its theological richness by showing how the Apostle John has in mind, not only what he saw Jesus do and heard him say, but also the whole witness of Scripture before the time of Jesus, and the way the young Church proclaimed him. A unique feature of this remarkable work is how Esolen “hears” (and we with him) the Hebrew/Aramaic underlying John’s Greek (which was not his mother tongue), echoing those languages in such a way that, all at once, what we thought could never be more profoundly expressed bursts forth in a renewed poetic splendor that brings into ever keener relief the whole panorama of the theology of the God-Man. Esolen’s decades-long immersion in Christian poetry and Scripture uniquely positions him as a guide to the astonishing and life-changing “poem” of the Prologue. He says it best: “My hope is not only to illuminate what John wishes us to hear, but to show that, when it comes to this poetry, John is not the originator; he is, rather, the beloved disciple who caught the habit from the Lord Himself.”“This book is more than biblical interpretation. It is poetry — and poetry about the greatest work of poetry ever generated: the Prologue to John’s gospel.” —SCOTT HAHN“A word-by-word commentary that is accessible and scholarly, robustly orthodox, and poetically inspiring.” —FR DWIGHT LONGENECKER“Here philological expertise is brought to bear on the paragraph of text that is arguably the most pregnant with meaning of any ever written.” —FR LUKE BELL“In this splendid gem of a book, Anthony Esolen reminds us that all Scripture — perhaps especially the Gospel of John — sparkles and delights, if only we would see its theological, philosophical, and poetical brilliance.” —R. J. SNELL“Anthony Esolen here reveals something of the original tongues that fed into this theological overture, allowing our souls to resonate with the allusive overtones of the Logos that tells us our Story.” —SCOTT RANDALL PAINE“This unique, arresting book allows a mere eighteen verses to shed their light into the very heart of life and culture!” —R. JARED STAUDT About the Author ANTHONY ESOLEN is a professor of humanities, and writer in residence, at Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts. He has written or translated twenty-five books, on language, literature, culture, and the Christian faith, including a three-volume translation and edition of Dante's Divine Comedy, and, most recently, his own book-length poem The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord. He lives in Warner, New Hampshire, with his wife Debra and their two children, Jessica and David. About Us We are a genuine seller offering quality items at lower prices. Every item is carefully packaged using the latest technology to ensure safe shipment to you. Thank you for looking! Shipping We take great care packaging every item to ensure safe shipment to you. Shipping is always free to our customers in the US and typically will be shipped out the next business day. Returns We offer free returns within 30 days of purchase. All we ask is that you ship your item back with original box and manuals. Your refund will be processed as money back to your account unless otherwise specified. Payment Immediate payment is required upon selecting "Buy It Now" or upon checking out through the shopping cart. We only accept payment via U.S. PayPal accounts. PayPal allows you to pay using a major credit card or direct transfer from your bank accounts. Contact Us We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible on-line shopping experience. This includes a commitment to excellent customer service, even after your order has been delivered. Please feel free to submit any questions or inquiries regarding your order by sending us a message through the eBay messaging system.

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