At a glance
- What
- A theological Gospel presenting Jesus as the eternal "word" made flesh.
- When
- Events around 28–30 CE; written near the end of the first century (~90–100 CE).
- Who
- Attributed to John, "the disciple whom Jesus loved"; authorship is debated.
- To whom
- A late-first-century community, addressing both believers and doubters of Jesus's identity.
- Why
- "That you may trust that Jesus is the anointed one, the son of God — and have life in his name" (20:31).
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