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Description: Symbolic Interactionism in the Gospel according to John by Elia Shabani Mligo, Lechion Peter Kimilike Symbolic interactionism is a social-scientific perspective that seeks to describe how human beings create meaning with one another in their daily lives. Since the world is populated by symbols that characterize all interactions among living beings, this b FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Symbolic interactionism is a social-scientific perspective that seeks to describe how human beings create meaning with one another in their daily lives. Since the world is populated by symbols that characterize all interactions among living beings, this book explores the importance of symbols and symbolic interaction while moving beyond the social sciences to theological studies. By examining the way symbolic interaction is portrayed among characters in the Gospel according to John in the "water narratives," this book argues that the Bible is a symbol that is itself full of symbols whose meanings are worthy of our study. Hence, the interaction of characters in the Gospel of John and the whole Bible, along with the symbols they use in their interactions, demonstrates that symbolism is directly linked to human life because symbols are major means of communication, and without symbols, human beings are in chaos. Author Biography ELIA SHABANI MLIGO is Senior Lecturer in Contextual Theology at the University of Iringas Amani Centre in Njombe, Tanzania. He is the author of many articles and books, including Jesus and the Stigmatized (2011), Writing Academic Papers (2012), Doing Effective Fieldwork (2013), and Elements of African Traditional Religion (2013). Review "Mligos work is a great contribution in the scholarship of Johns gospel. Employing social science approaches, particularly the perspective of symbolic interactionism, Mligo demonstrates that in Johns gospel, water not only signifies purification and initiation, but also life and healing, discipleship of service, abolition of boundaries that separate people based on their race, and a vehicle through which people become members in Gods rule. This book is insightful, intriguing, and educative. I endorse it because it is good for students, ministers, and scholars as well." -Stephen S. Kimondo, Lecturer in New Testament, University of Iringa, Tanzania "Produced in a specific setting with a specific intent, the possibilities inherent within the [Gospel of John] go beyond that original intent as the reader enters into the interpretive conversation. The reader may see possibilities in the text that are valid interpretations in his or her setting but which differ significantly from the writers intent by using the symbolic interactionism methodology. This book provides a road map how . . . in biblical interpretation." -from the foreword by Lechion Peter Kimilike Review Quote "Mligos work is a great contribution in the scholarship of Johns gospel. Employing social science approaches, particularly the perspective of symbolic interactionism, Mligo demonstrates that in Johns gospel, water not only signifies purification and initiation, but also life and healing, discipleship of service, abolition of boundaries that separate people based on their race, and a vehicle through which people become members in Gods rule. This book is insightful, intriguing, and educative. I endorse it because it is good for students, ministers, and scholars as well." --Stephen S. Kimondo, Lecturer in New Testament, University of Iringa, Tanzania "Produced in a specific setting with a specific intent, the possibilities inherent within the [Gospel of John] go beyond that original intent as the reader enters into the interpretive conversation. The reader may see possibilities in the text that are valid interpretations in his or her setting but which differ significantly from the writers intent by using the symbolic interactionism methodology. This book provides a road map how . . . in biblical interpretation." --from the foreword by Lechion Peter Kimilike Details ISBN1625643985 Author Lechion Peter Kimilike Short Title SYMBOLIC INTERACTIONISM IN GOS Publisher Wipf & Stock Publishers Language English ISBN-10 1625643985 ISBN-13 9781625643988 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-06-12 Imprint Wipf & Stock Publishers Subtitle A Contextual Study on the Symbolism of Water Country of Publication United States DEWEY 226.506 UK Release Date 2014-06-12 AU Release Date 2014-06-12 NZ Release Date 2014-06-12 US Release Date 2014-06-12 Pages 98 Audience General Place of Publication Eugene We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134821662;

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