The Knowable God: A Fresh Look at the Fourth Gospel, Paperback

The Knowable God comprises twenty-three self-contained chapters on the key issues raised and the emphases made in John's Gospel. It is not a critical commentary nor a set of devotional meditations; it is rather an exposition of key episodes, characters and themes, always trying to interpret the text for our own time. It centres on the fact that John's controversial distinctiveness is usually missed in Christian worship, teaching and belief. Within the New Testament there are several understandings of Christian faith, of salvation, of the significance of the cross. John gives us his views on all these, plus the headline message that it is the incarnation itself which is our salvation. To understand Christianity we need more than this Gospel - but cannot do without it.

Peter Brain is a ordained minister within the United Reformed Church, and former national Secretary for Church and Society. His work concerns thoughtful Bible exposition, taking care to maintain academic integrity, whilst producing accessible studies which are spiritually helpful. Peter lives in Exmouth, Devon, UK.