A scholarly evaluation of the fourth Gospel and Johannine community.For contemporary Christians Johns Gospel is a paradox. On the one hand it stresses boundaries ampampquotNo one comes to the Father except through me.ampampquotBut on the other hand its all about community ampampquotI have no longer called you servant but friends.ampampquotConversations with Scripture The Gospel of John encourages readers to draw out the tensions between these two perspectives for an open inclusive reading of this difficult Gospeland to find in it reaching meaning for their lives. With a study guide that includes thoughtful challenging questions for reflection and discussion this is an ideal resource for individual and parish study.