For Willard Swartley's John commentary, here are the blurbs on the back of the book, usually included here but for some reason missing: This commentary embodies the qualities of the fourth Gospel itself: luminous clarity combined with theological depth. Especially noteworthy is Swartley's emphasis on the ethics of the gospel and its message of peaceful community formation --Richard B. Hays, dean, Duke Divinity School Swartley provides access to a rich storehouse of insights gained through his expansive reading of Johannine scholarship and experience in the global church. His strong narrative voice makes this commentary coherent to a broad audience, and a pleasure to read. --Jo-Ann A. Brant, professor of Bible, Goshen College Working on historical, literary, theological, pastoral, and spiritual levels, Willard Swartley has produced a remarkably fine, reader-friendly commentary on John's Gospel for our times. --Rekha M. Chennattu, professor of New Testament, Pontifical Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Pune, India Willard Swartley helps us to meet Jesus anew and to experience more fully his light, life, and love. How? By responding to his radical call to mission, discipleship, and peacemaking: "As the Father has sent me, so I send you" --Todd Friesen, pastor, Lombard (Illinois) Mennonite Church

For Willard Swartley's John commentary, here are the blurbs on the back of the book, usually included here but for some reason missing: This commentary embodies the qualities of the fourth Gospel itself: luminous clarity combined with theological depth. Especially noteworthy is Swartley's emphasis on the ethics of the gospel and its message of peaceful community formation --Richard B. Hays, dean, Duke Divinity School Swartley provides access to a rich storehouse of insights gained through his expansive reading of Johannine scholarship and experience in the global church. His strong narrative voice makes this commentary coherent to a broad audience, and a pleasure to read. --Jo-Ann A. Brant, professor of Bible, Goshen College Working on historical, literary, theological, pastoral, and spiritual levels, Willard Swartley has produced a remarkably fine, reader-friendly commentary on John's Gospel for our times. --Rekha M. Chennattu, professor of New Testament, Pontifical Institute of Philosophy and Religion, Pune, India Willard Swartley helps us to meet Jesus anew and to experience more fully his light, life, and love. How? By responding to his radical call to mission, discipleship, and peacemaking: "As the Father has sent me, so I send you" --Todd Friesen, pastor, Lombard (Illinois) Mennonite Church