The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. II

"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. II" by Marcus Dods is a close look at the Gospel of John, especially the events that happened right before Jesus was crucified, written as a religious text. It talks about what it means to believe, how important Jesus' actions were, and what Christian faith is all about as shown through Jesus' life. It looks closely at important times in the Gospel of John, like when Jesus was anointed, when he entered Jerusalem, and how things got tense between his followers and enemies. The book examines why people did what they did, like Mary using expensive oil to anoint Jesus, and Judas wondering if that was a waste. It shows how faith and doubt are different, and it hints that Jesus will soon sacrifice himself. The text explains how Jesus' life made some people devoted to him and others, especially those in charge, very angry, leading to his death, which the author says is key to understanding what it truly means to be a Christian.