Studies in the Bible and Antiquity
Article Title
Abstract
Critical to understanding the widespread symbolism and imagery pointing to Jesus Christ in the New Testament is an exegetical grasp of the content--that is, an understanding of the historical, literary, and theological context of the language. The image of water recurs frequently throughout the New Testament Gospels as a symbol of the Savior's purity, cleansing power, true doctrine, and so forth. Similarly, blood is used often to reflect the sacred mission of Christ and the price of our salvation. This article investigates this imagery, particularly as used by Apostle John, to explain the significance of the Savior's mission in mortality and the miracle of his mercy in immortality.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Huntsman, Eric D.
(2009)
"“And the Word Was Made Flesh”: A Latter-day Saint Exegesis of the Blood and Water Imagery in the Gospel of John,"
Studies in the Bible and Antiquity: Vol. 1, Article 4.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/sba/vol1/iss1/4