Includes bibliographical references.

Prologue; the witness of John the Baptizer; the first disciples -- The wedding at Cana; the first passover; the cleansing of the temple -- Jesus and Nicodemus; John the Baptizer's testimony -- The Samaritan woman encounter; healing of a royal official's son -- The sabbath healing at the Bethesda pool; ensuing controversy -- The second passover; the 5000 fed; walking on water; bread of life -- The feast of Tabernacles; Jesus teaches in the temple; diverse reactions -- [Adulterous woman]; "Light of the world"; truth, origin and identity -- The sabbath healing near the Pool of Siloam; ensuing controversy -- The Good Shepherd; feast of dedication; Jesus retreats to Bethany -- The raising of Lazarus; final plot against Jesus; Jesus retreats to Ephraim -- The third passover; the entry into Jerusalem; the time has come -- The last passover meal; washing of the feet, Peter's denial -- The last speech of Jesus (part I) -- The last speech of Jesus (part II) -- The last speech of Jesus (part III) -- The great high priestly prayer of Jesus -- Arrest; meeting in Annas' house; Peter's denial; Jesus' trial before Pilate -- The trial continues; crucifixion, death, burial -- The empty tomb; the three resurrection appearances -- Epilogue: appearance by the lake; Peter's love; the beloved disciple.

A verse-by-verse illustrated rethinking of the fourth gospel of John. The book interprets it as if it was written for the first-century peoples of ancient Israel.