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The Gospel of John

Discover the amazing stories and teachings of Jesus in the Gospel of John, a special book filled with wonder!

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New Testament, Title page of the Gospel of John, Walters Manuscript W.525, fol. 139r

New Testament, Title page of the Gospel of John, Walters Manuscript W.525, fol. 139r

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Gospel of John Chapter 11-10 (Bible Illustrations by Sweet Media)
Gospels of Georg Alexief, Opening of the Gospel of John, Walters Manuscript W.546, fol. 219r
Illuminated Manuscript, Gospel Lectionary, Readings from the Gospel of John, Walters Manuscript W.520, fol. 1r
Gospel of John Chapter 19-9 (Bible Illustrations by Sweet Media)
Gospel Book, Title page to the Gospel of John, Walters Manuscript W.528, fol. 188r
Gospels, Chapter list for the Gospel of John, Walters Manuscript W.526, fol. 200r
Gospels, Evangelist John, Walters Manuscript W.526, fol. 201v
Gospel of John Chapter 1-3 (Bible Illustrations by Sweet Media)
Detail - Josep Maria Subirachs, Door of the Gospel of John
Gospels, Title page of the Gospel of John, Walters Manuscript W.526, fol. 202r
Gospel of John Chapter 13-8 (Bible Illustrations by Sweet Media)

Key Facts

Book Type
One of the four Gospels in the New Testament.
Written Between
AD 90 and AD 100.
Key Stories
Seven 'signs' and seven 'I am' sayings of Jesus.
Main Message
To help people believe Jesus is the Son of God and have life in his name.

Meet the Book of John!

Imagine a super special book that tells us all about Jesus! The Gospel of John is like the fourth chapter in a collection of amazing stories. It's filled with exciting things Jesus did and said.

Think of it as a treasure map leading to important lessons about love, hope, and believing in Jesus. This book helps us understand who Jesus was and why he is so important to so many people around the world.

When Was This Story Written?

This wonderful book wasn't written yesterday! It was written a very, very long time ago, between the years 90 and 100. That's over 1,900 years ago! It's like trying to imagine a time before even your grandparents' grandparents were born. The person who wrote it wanted to share the incredible news about Jesus with everyone, so they wrote it down carefully for people to read and learn from.

Why Is John So Cool?

The Gospel of John has some really neat parts! It talks about seven special 'signs' that Jesus did, like bringing someone back to life! It also has seven times Jesus said 'I am,' which are like super important messages. These stories help us understand that Jesus is more than just a person; he is the Son of God. Believing these stories can bring us a special kind of life.

Who Wrote This Amazing Book?

The Gospel of John is a bit mysterious because we don't know the exact name of the writer! The book mentions a 'disciple whom Jesus loved' as the one who shared these stories. It's like having a favorite storyteller whose name you can't quite remember, but you know their stories are the best. This special book is part of a bigger group of writings that are all connected.

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