Overview
The Gospel of John bears witness to Yeshua as the Word who was in the beginning and became flesh, and through seven signs and extended discourses shows that he is the Messiah, the Son of God. Its stated purpose is that readers may believe in Yeshua and have life in his name (John 20:31).
Theme The Word made flesh; Yeshua the Messiah, who gives life
Historical background
Early church tradition, including Irenaeus, holds that the apostle John wrote this Gospel in Ephesus late in his life. The book arranges Yeshua's ministry around the feasts of Israel, including Passover, Sukkot, and Hanukkah. It contains much material not found in the Synoptic Gospels and records Yeshua's ministry in Jerusalem in detail.