Johannine
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of Johannine
First recorded in 1860–65; Johann(es) + -ine 1
Example Sentences
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What gave these ideas freshness and new life is the warm, open Johannine spirit�the willingness to reach beyond the frontiers of Catholic doctrine and bring the church into dialogue with the modern world.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Pope has repeatedly asserted his support of renewal, and there is no question that he is committed to carrying out the Johannine program as he sees it.
From Time Magazine Archive
When the Johannine writers speak of the blood of Christ, they mean the outpoured, forthgiven life of the eternal Son of God, the ideal humanity, perfectly and centrally expressed in Jesus of Nazareth.
From The New Theology by Campbell, R. J. (Reginald John)
Tischendorf says: "There can, therefore, be no more decided declaration made of the testimony of Papias for the Johannine Gospel."
From Supernatural Religion, Vol. II. (of III) An Inquiry into the Reality of Divine Revelation by Cassels, Walter Richard
This can be seen in the Fourth Gospel, and in the allied Johannine Epistles.
From Landmarks in the History of Early Christianity by Lake, Kirsopp
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