Wheeler, Michael 1947- creator text bibliography Electronic books. enk Cambridge New York Cambridge University Press 2012 monographic eng

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1 online resource (xvi, 269 p.). "The Gospel according to St John, often regarded as the most important of the gospels in the account it gives of Jesus' life and divinity, received close attention from nineteenth-century biblical scholars and prompted a significant response in the arts. This original interdisciplinary study of the cultural afterlife of John in Victorian Britain places literature, the visual arts and music in their religious context. Discussion of the Evangelist, the Gospel and its famous prologue is followed by an examination of particular episodes that are unique to John. Michael Wheeler's research reveals the depth of biblical influence on British culture and on individuals such as Ruskin, Holman Hunt and Tennyson. He makes a significant contribution to the understanding of culture, religion and scholarship in the period"-- Machine generated contents note: Part I. The Evangelist, The Gospel, The Word: 1. The apostle of love: St John the Evangelist; 2. 'The most marvellous enigma': the fourth gospel; 3. The light of the word: incarnation; Part II. Interpretations and Representations: 4. Water into wine: the marriage at Cana; 5. Living water: the woman at the well; 6. Raising the dead: Lazarus of Bethany; 7. 'Behold thy mother': at the foot of the cross; 8. Touching the risen body: Mary Magdalene and Thomas; Afterword; Bibliography; Index. Michael Wheeler. Includes bibliographical references and index. e-uk--- Criticism, interpretation, etc Influence Great Britain Civilization 19th century Great Britain History 19th century LITERARY CRITICISM / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Jesus, the Gospels & Acts RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament BS2615.52 .W45 2012eb 226.5/06094109034 Wheeler, Michael, 1947- Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012 (DLC) 2011029381 (OCoLC)738338466 9781139190206 (electronic bk.) 1139190202 (electronic bk.) http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=409063 http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1114/2011029381-t.html http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1114/2011029381-d.html http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1114/2011029381-b.html http://assets.cambridge.org/97805215/09725/cover/9780521509725.jpg http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=409063 http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1114/2011029381-t.html http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1114/2011029381-d.html http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1114/2011029381-b.html http://assets.cambridge.org/97805215/09725/cover/9780521509725.jpg N$T 120124 20200709055439.0 ocn773696199