Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Winter 1990

Abstract

The Gospel of John does not march in step with the other gospels. Perhaps this is why the framers of the three-year lectionary now used by many Christian churches found it so difficult to domesticate John. The readings from Matthew, Mark, and Luke proceed in measured pace, one gospel per year, while the Fourth Gospel appears sporadically throughout the lectionary, claiming a premier role on festival days, dominating the Easter season, and making occasional guest appearances. Yet since there is no “Year of John,” those who preach from the lectionary face the formidable task of capturing this “maverick” gospel without the opportunity for an extended pursuit over a twelve-month period. This interpretive challenge is the focus of our work here.

Publication Title

Word & World

ISSN

0275-5270

Publisher

Luther Seminary

Volume

10

Issue

1

First Page

21

Last Page

26

Published Citation

Koester, Craig R. “The Fourth Gospel in a Three-Year Lectionary.” Word & World 10, no. 1 (1990): 21–26.

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