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One of Australia’s leading Scripture scholars, Mary L Coloe brings the world of the Gospels vividly to life in A Friendly Guide to John’s Gospel.
In this engaging and accessible volume, Coloe shows how John’s Gospel carefully selects and shapes its material to present a distinctive theological vision. In contrast to the Synoptic Gospels, often framed around sin and atonement, John speaks a different language – one centred on life, light and eternal life – offering a rich and compelling understanding of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.
With clarity and insight, Coloe reveals the deeply affirmative message at the heart of John’s Gospel – a vision that celebrates the fullness of life and continues to resonate with contemporary readers.
Mary Coloe PBVM is a respected biblical scholar and teacher, widely recognised for her work on the Gospel of John. A member of the Presentation Sisters, she has taught Scripture in universities, seminaries, and formation settings in Australia and internationally. Known for her clear, accessible, and theologically rich approach, she invites readers to engage John’s Gospel as a living text that deepens faith and discipleship.
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