This unique reference work gathers into one handy volume the key extrabiblical texts that provide the necessary background for passages in the Gospels, along with introductory comments by the editors.
Introducing Jesus in John’s Gospel
By: Darrell L. BockIntroducing Jesus in John’s Gospel: The Word Incarnate and the First Witnesses: John the Baptist and The Disciples (John 1)
J 1 The Prologue: Word Became Flesh (John 1:1-18; Aland # 1)
Sirach 1:1, 15:1-10; 24:1-3, 8-10, 23
Wisdom 7:22, 25-29; 9:1-2, 9; 18:15
Genesis Rabbah 1.2
Pesahim 54a
Targum Onkelos on Exod 3:12; on Exod 19:17
Pesahim 54a
J 2 The Witness of John the Baptist (John 1:19-34; Aland # 13, 16, 18)
1 Enoch 90:31; 89:52
Sirach 48:10
b Ketuboth 96a
Testament of Joseph 19:8-9
Testament of Benjamin 3
1 Enoch 90:9-12, 38

