The Fourth Gospel is a political document. Although it has often been interpreted primarily as a «spiritual gospel,» it has much to offer readers engaged in the difficult task of negotiating life lived under the dominion of empire, whether in the first or twenty-first century. This book gives careful attention to the political dimensions of the Gospel's Passion Narrative, including the arrest scene (18:1-12), the Roman show trial (18:28–19:16), and the crucifixion and burial of Jesus...
