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The book explores the aspects of identity, mission and community in the Johannine resurrection narrative. Identity is defined in terms of Family of God, which is distinct from the divine family (the Father, the Son and the Spirit) and the earthly family. The Family of God, made possible through the work of the Father, the Son and the Spirit, transcends earthly categories and identities. It ushers a new set of relationships for the community where God becomes the Father of those who belong to the Son. Further, the Family of God also defines mission as witnessing to the shared relationship in the divine family to the world.

Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. Formative Judaism and Early Christian Communities after 70 CE: Situating the Context of the Johannine Community. 2. The Trajectory of the Johannine Community. 3. An Exegetical Study of John 20 : The Johannine Disclosure of Identity and Mission. 4. John 20 : Paradigm of the Johannine Community's Identity and Mission. Conclusion. Bibliography.