Understanding the Logos - Gospel of John (pt. 6)

In today's lesson, we delve into the profound concept of the Logos, a pivotal term from John's Gospel that bridges Greek philosophy and biblical theology. We begin by exploring the Greek word 'Logos,' traditionally translated as "Word," and its deep roots in ancient philosophical texts, including its usage by philosophers like Heraclitus and later by the Stoics. We uncover how Logos was understood in the first-century Greco-Roman world—not just as a word but as a fundamental principle of rationality and order in the cosmos. The lesson highlights how the Gospel of John presents Jesus as the divine Logos—embodying reason, order, and the active principle that continuously shapes the universe. Join us to explore how this ancient concept enriches our understanding of Jesus as the "Word of God" and our interpretation of the scriptures. --------------------------------------------------- Support Fig Tree Ministries: https://donorbox.org/support-figtree-... Fig Tree Amazon Portal: https://amzn.to/3USMelI www.figtreeteaching.com Class Handout: https://www.figtreeteaching.com/blog/... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mh4v8e... References: (Affiliate Links) From Logos to Trinity - https://www.adventistas.com/wp-conten... (Amazon) Marian Hillar - From Logos to Trinity: The Evolution of Religious Beliefs from Pythagoras to Tertullian https://amzn.to/4bhRSTq Learn About Christian Mysticism: A GREAT Resource! Bernard McGinn - The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism - https://amzn.to/49dPX1j William Countryman - The Mystical Way in the Fourth Gospel https://amzn.to/49Frv9d NT Wright - Following Jesus - see page 35 - https://amzn.to/49ntkYv Jewish Annotated New Testament - see notes (pp. 178 (Cana), 185 (Official's son), 186 (healing lame), 188 (feeding), 196 (Blind Man), 200 (Lazarus), Crucifixion (God's Glory). https://amzn.to/3Ot5cvu Learn About Jewish Mysticism: (Affiliate links) Rabbi Lawrence Kushner - Honey From The Rock - (my 1st choice!) https://amzn.to/497RIO9 Rabbi Lawrence Kushner - Jewish Spirituality: A Brief Introduction for Christians - https://amzn.to/3OppXbs Byron L. Sherman - Kabbalah: An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism - https://amzn.to/3ubdqBw