Jésus et les dieux guérisseurs (1970 Duprez), book

Jésus et les dieux guérisseurs: à propos de Jean, V (1970) is a book by Antoine Duprez.

Abstract

The author considers the archeological location of the pool of Beth-za'tha of John 5, a former sanctuary to Asclepius, a place where those who sought healing congregated in hope of betterment. The author suggests that by including the reference to this place of healing the fourth evangelist stressed the point that Jesus was and is the true healer who heals not through mysterious offerings but through his word.

Editions and translations

Published in Paris [France]: J. Gabalda, 1970 (Cahiers de la Revue Biblique, 12).