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Revision: 19 Named Scripture and ListsIn the spirit of enhancing communications between Christians who speak of scripture by chapter and verse and those who speak of names and liturgical use, this list provides names with Verbum and Wikipedia links. Akedah (Binding of Isaac)This passage is read in synagogue on the second day of Rosh Hashanah. Some Kabbalists recite this passage daily after Birkot hashachar.
Betrothal type-scene / Woman at the well type-scene (Meeting at the well)This type-scene includes a foreigner traveling encountering a woman at a well. Water is drawn from the well followed by the woman running home to announce the presence of the stranger. A shared meal and a betrothal follows. Some see the Samaritan woman as an example of the type-scene, others see it as a parody of the type-scene.
Book of Glory (Book of Exultation)The Book of Glory refers to the second major section in the Gospel according to John. It includes the Last Supper, the Farewell Discourses, the Passion, and the Resurrection. Some include the epilogue in the Book of Glory.
Book of SignsThe Book of Signs refers to the first of two major sections in the Gospel according to John. The section narrated seven miracles (signs).
The seven signs are usually identified as:
Bread of life discourseThis discourse is used during later summer in the year of Mark in the Revised Common Lectionary to fill in for the shortness of the Gospel of Mark. It has always been read as a eucharistic text.
Colophon to JobThis colophon to Job provides details regarding Job’s location, genealogy, etc. from a Syriac source. It is available in some versions of the LXX e.g. Brenton.
Covenant of the pieces (Covenant between the parts)This is the first of a series of covenants made between God and the Patriarchs.
Great I am’s (with predicates)Seven sayings in emphatic form used in the Gospel of John by Jesus to refer to himself by role in salvation.
Great I am’s (without predicates)Seven sayings of Jesus expressing His divine identity, the basis of his role in salvation.
HeptateuchThe heptateuch is the first seven books of the Septuagint. It covers Israeli history prior to the monarchy. Note that the three books Deuteronomy, Joshua, and Judges are writings of the Deuteronomist.
Hymn to the Word (Prologue to John, Last Gospel)This hymn is known as the Last Gospel as it is used at the end of the Tridentine Mass. It was used a a private prayer for the priest in the Sarum rite.
Jesus and the Woman Taken in Adultery (Pericope Adulterae)The concensus is that this passage is a third century interpolation which became widespread in the fourth century. It remains in most contemporary translations but with a footnote.
Johannine Comma (Comma Johanneum)This triune interpolated phrase is first included Latin manuscripts of the fifth-seventh century although it is quoted by early church fathers earlier.
John 3:16This verse from the conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus is popular among Evangelicals as a summary of God the Father’s motive for send Jesus Christ the Son to humanity.
OctateuchThis is the first eight books of scripture in the Septuagint sequence. The Beta Israel of Ethiopia call the Octateuch “Orit”.
Prayer of ManassehThis penitential prayer is sometimes treated as the final chapter of 2 Chronicles, as a deuterocanonical book, or a chapter in the Book of Odes. It is used in the Liturgy of the Hours by Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and Anglicans.
Raising of Lazarus pericope (Righteous Lazarus, the Four-Days Dead)This is the seventh of the seven signs in the Book of Signs. This is used in the Catholic church on the fifth Sunday of Lent when there are candidates joining the Church at Easter.
Seven barren womenThese come from a commentary on Isaiah 54:1, the first verse of the haftarah for Ki Teitzei. Also see 1 Samuel 2:5.
Seven Signs of JohnThese are the signs (miracles) for which the Book of Signs is named. Additional details are available under each sign’s name.
Torah (Pentateuch, Five books of Moses, Written Torah)The Torah is read in the synagogue in an annual or a three year cycle. The basis of this lectionary dates back at least to the time of Nehemiah. This is the entirety of the Samaritan scripture.
Water of life discourseLiving water or water of life is mentioned in the rite of baptism and in the book of Revelation. The water of life is often equated with the Holy Spirit.
Wife-sister type-scenesThree narratives in Genesis where the foreign overlord mistakes the patriarch’s wife as his sister and attempts to marry here. The overlord learns of his error.
Woman at the Well pericope (Samaritan woman at the well)This passage is used by Catholics during Lent when candidates are being received into the Church on Easter. It is used by the Eastern Orthodox on the Sunday of the Samaritan woman (4th Sunday after Pascha). It is also used on Photina’s saints day in a number of traditions. The Water of Life discourse is embedded in the pericope.
Epilogue of JohnFarewell type-scenePassion narrative according to JohnRecognition type-sceneWashing of the Disciples’ Feet//
Jesus’ Farewell Discourse//
Vine and Branches Discourse// *John 15:1-17 Jesus’ Intercession for Believers//
Jesus’ Trial before Pilate//
Jesus’ Resurrection Appearances//
Witness of John the Baptist//
Calling of the Disciples//
Wedding at CanaThis is the first of the seven signs in the Book of Signs.
Nicodemus and the New Birth//
Healing of the Official’s SonThis is the second of the seven signs in the Book of Signs.
Healing at the Pool of BethesdaThis is the third of the seven signs in the Book of Signs.
Light of the World//
Healing of the Man Born BlindThis is the sixth of the seven signs in the Book of Signs.
Feeding the 5000This is the fourth of the seven signs in the Book of Signs. *John 6:5–14 Jesus walking on waterThis is the fifth of the seven signs in the Book of Signs.
Good Shepherd//
Upper Room Discourse//
Prayer of Jesus (Highly Priestly Prayer)//
Covenant of CircumcisionCovenant of SinaiCovenant codeDeuteronomic codeGreat commandment (Greatest commandment)Great commissionHoliness codeLaw of MosesMitzvothNew Testament household codesNoahide law (Seven laws of Moses)Pauline privilegePriestly codeSeven rabbinic mitzvotSix constant mitzvotTen ethical commandmentsTen ritual commandmentsUnforgivable sinTrials of AbrahamSamaritan PentateuchDeuteronomist textsHexateuchTetrateuchEnneateuchBook of OdesFirst Ode of Moses (Exodus 15:1–19)Second Ode of Moses (Deuteronomy 32:1–43)Prayer of Anna, the Mother of Samuel (1 Samuel 2:1–10)Prayer of Habakkuk (Habakkuk 3:2–19)Prayer of Isaias (Isaiah 26:9–20)Prayer of Jonah (Jonah 2:3–10)Prayer of Azariah (Daniel 3:26–45)Song of the Three Young Men (Daniel 3:52–90)The Magnificat; Prayer of Mary the Theotokos (Luke 1:46–55)Benedictus Canticle of Zachariah (Luke 1:68–79)The Song of the Vineyard: A Canticle of Isaiah (Isaiah 5:1–7)Prayer of Hezekiah (Isaiah 38:10–20)Nunc dimittis; Prayer of Simeon (Luke 2:29–32)Gloria in Excelsis Deo; Canticle of the Early Morning (some lines from Luke 2:14, and Psalm 35:10-11; 118:12; and 144:2) |
Revision: 20 Named Scripture and ListsIn the spirit of enhancing communications between Christians who speak of scripture by chapter and verse and those who speak of names and liturgical use, this list provides names with Verbum and Wikipedia links. Akedah (Binding of Isaac)This passage is read in synagogue on the second day of Rosh Hashanah. Some Kabbalists recite this passage daily after Birkot hashachar.
Betrothal type-scene / Woman at the well type-scene (Meeting at the well)This type-scene includes a foreigner traveling encountering a woman at a well. Water is drawn from the well followed by the woman running home to announce the presence of the stranger. A shared meal and a betrothal follows. Some see the Samaritan woman as an example of the type-scene, others see it as a parody of the type-scene.
Book of Glory (Book of Exultation)The Book of Glory refers to the second major section in the Gospel according to John. It includes the Last Supper, the Farewell Discourses, the Passion, and the Resurrection. Some include the epilogue in the Book of Glory.
Book of SignsThe Book of Signs refers to the first of two major sections in the Gospel according to John. The section narrated seven miracles (signs).
The seven signs are usually identified as:
Bread of life discourseThis discourse is used during later summer in the year of Mark in the Revised Common Lectionary to fill in for the shortness of the Gospel of Mark. It has always been read as a eucharistic text.
Colophon to JobThis colophon to Job provides details regarding Job’s location, genealogy, etc. from a Syriac source. It is available in some versions of the LXX e.g. Brenton.
Covenant of the pieces (Covenant between the parts)This is the first of a series of covenants made between God and the Patriarchs.
Great I am’s (with predicates)Seven sayings in emphatic form used in the Gospel of John by Jesus to refer to himself by role in salvation.
Great I am’s (without predicates)Seven sayings of Jesus expressing His divine identity, the basis of his role in salvation.
HeptateuchThe heptateuch is the first seven books of the Septuagint. It covers Israeli history prior to the monarchy. Note that the three books Deuteronomy, Joshua, and Judges are writings of the Deuteronomist.
Hymn to the Word (Prologue to John, Last Gospel)This hymn is known as the Last Gospel as it is used at the end of the Tridentine Mass. It was used a a private prayer for the priest in the Sarum rite.
Jesus and the Woman Taken in Adultery (Pericope Adulterae)The concensus is that this passage is a third century interpolation which became widespread in the fourth century. It remains in most contemporary translations but with a footnote.
Johannine Comma (Comma Johanneum)This triune interpolated phrase is first included Latin manuscripts of the fifth-seventh century although it is quoted by early church fathers earlier.
Johannine literatureOf the five works traditional assigned to John, Revelation is the only one to explicitly identify John as the author.
John 3:16This verse from the conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus is popular among Evangelicals as a summary of God the Father’s motive for send Jesus Christ the Son to humanity.
OctateuchThis is the first eight books of scripture in the Septuagint sequence. The Beta Israel of Ethiopia call the Octateuch “Orit”.
Prayer of ManassehThis penitential prayer is sometimes treated as the final chapter of 2 Chronicles, as a deuterocanonical book, or a chapter in the Book of Odes. It is used in the Liturgy of the Hours by Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and Anglicans.
Raising of Lazarus pericope (Righteous Lazarus, the Four-Days Dead)This is the seventh of the seven signs in the Book of Signs. This is used in the Catholic church on the fifth Sunday of Lent when there are candidates joining the Church at Easter.
Seven barren womenThese come from a commentary on Isaiah 54:1, the first verse of the haftarah for Ki Teitzei. Also see 1 Samuel 2:5.
Seven Signs of JohnThese are the signs (miracles) for which the Book of Signs is named. Additional details are available under each sign’s name.
Torah (Pentateuch, Five books of Moses, Written Torah)The Torah is read in the synagogue in an annual or a three year cycle. The basis of this lectionary dates back at least to the time of Nehemiah. This is the entirety of the Samaritan scripture.
Water of life discourseLiving water or water of life is mentioned in the rite of baptism and in the book of Revelation. The water of life is often equated with the Holy Spirit.
Wife-sister type-scenesThree narratives in Genesis where the foreign overlord mistakes the patriarch’s wife as his sister and attempts to marry here. The overlord learns of his error.
Woman at the Well pericope (Samaritan woman at the well)This passage is used by Catholics during Lent when candidates are being received into the Church on Easter. It is used by the Eastern Orthodox on the Sunday of the Samaritan woman (4th Sunday after Pascha). It is also used on Photina’s saints day in a number of traditions. The Water of Life discourse is embedded in the pericope.
Epilogue of JohnFarewell type-scenePassion narrative according to JohnRecognition type-sceneWashing of the Disciples’ Feet//
Jesus’ Farewell Discourse//
Vine and Branches Discourse// *John 15:1-17 Jesus’ Intercession for Believers//
Jesus’ Trial before Pilate//
Jesus’ Resurrection Appearances//
Witness of John the Baptist//
Calling of the Disciples//
Wedding at CanaThis is the first of the seven signs in the Book of Signs.
Nicodemus and the New Birth//
Healing of the Official’s SonThis is the second of the seven signs in the Book of Signs.
Healing at the Pool of BethesdaThis is the third of the seven signs in the Book of Signs.
Light of the World//
Healing of the Man Born BlindThis is the sixth of the seven signs in the Book of Signs.
Feeding the 5000This is the fourth of the seven signs in the Book of Signs. *John 6:5–14 Jesus walking on waterThis is the fifth of the seven signs in the Book of Signs.
Good Shepherd//
Upper Room Discourse//
Prayer of Jesus (Highly Priestly Prayer)//
Covenant of CircumcisionCovenant of SinaiCovenant codeDeuteronomic codeGreat commandment (Greatest commandment)Great commissionHoliness codeLaw of MosesMitzvothNew Testament household codesNoahide law (Seven laws of Moses)Pauline privilegePriestly codeSeven rabbinic mitzvotSix constant mitzvotTen ethical commandmentsTen ritual commandmentsUnforgivable sinTrials of AbrahamSamaritan PentateuchDeuteronomist textsHexateuchTetrateuchEnneateuchBook of OdesFirst Ode of Moses (Exodus 15:1–19)Second Ode of Moses (Deuteronomy 32:1–43)Prayer of Anna, the Mother of Samuel (1 Samuel 2:1–10)Prayer of Habakkuk (Habakkuk 3:2–19)Prayer of Isaias (Isaiah 26:9–20)Prayer of Jonah (Jonah 2:3–10)Prayer of Azariah (Daniel 3:26–45)Song of the Three Young Men (Daniel 3:52–90)The Magnificat; Prayer of Mary the Theotokos (Luke 1:46–55)Benedictus Canticle of Zachariah (Luke 1:68–79)The Song of the Vineyard: A Canticle of Isaiah (Isaiah 5:1–7)Prayer of Hezekiah (Isaiah 38:10–20)Nunc dimittis; Prayer of Simeon (Luke 2:29–32)Gloria in Excelsis Deo; Canticle of the Early Morning (some lines from Luke 2:14, and Psalm 35:10-11; 118:12; and 144:2) |
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