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What Is The Jewish Culture In The Gospel Of John

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In 1924, Israel Abrahams, a reader in rabbinic literature at Cambridge, stated the Gospel of John was the “most Jewish” of the four gospels. Previously, Abrahams declared that Jesus’s position on circumcision and Sabbath law was another example of “close acquaintance with Hebraic traditions.” He maintained the text contained many features unique to the Jewish society. Reaffirming Abrahams’ stance, examination of traditions, celebrations, and missing information in the Gospel of John, shows specific aspects of Jewish culture.
The book of John presents customs, holidays, and locations important to the Jews. Jewish practices and behaviors such as the wedding in Cana and the meaning of circumcision are interleaved into the manuscript. The
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