"Gospel_of_John" is an open forum dedicated to the study of the Gospel according to John in all its dimensions, including its modern religious and spiritual applications. Discussion many include any questions related to the meaning, background, and interpretation of this Gospel, and closely related religious issues. For complete information, please see this group's homepage (http://johannine.org/YGroup_Gosp_John.htm). Since this is an "open" list, and may include people from a variety of Christian and non-Christian, religious and non-religious perspectives, it is important for members to remain courteous and respectful in their discussions with one another. Therefore, all subscribers must agree to abide by the standard rules of "Netiquette" and by the published Protocol for "Gospel-of-John." Scholars interested in a strictly academic discussion of the Fourth Gospel and related literature should consider joining the "Johannine_Literature" discussion group instead of this one (please see http://johannine.org/YGroup_John_Lit.htm