[B-Greek] Contrasting themes of comfort and threat in 1John

Carl W. Conrad cwconrad at ioa.com
Sun Oct 23 21:45:44 EDT 2005


Kevin, welcome to the list. You should read, at your earliest  
convenience, the B-Greek FAQ at

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understanding the text as a Greek text, not on background and not on  
theological ramifications. If your concern is chiefly with  
interpretation of themes in the 1 John, this is not the appropriate  
forum -- perhaps others will advise you in off-list responses of  
lists where you may do that more properly than here.

On Oct 23, 2005, at 6:46 PM, Kevin Angell wrote:

> Friends,
>
>  I am doing research on the contrasting themes of comfort and  
> threat in First John.
>
>  In verses 1:1-3 why does John use 5 neuters?  What heresy is he  
> combating?  These are the kind of things I am asking in my study.
>
>  Any more suggestions on how the Greek might lead to theological  
> implications for the text  would be greatly appreciated,
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
>
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Carl W. Conrad
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Department of Classics, Washington University (Emeritus)
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