Download or read book Johannine Sectarianism in Perspective written by Kåre Fuglseth and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2005 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The investigation evaluates the nature of the Johannine community by using sociological research on new religious movements today and by comparing John with Philo and the Dead Sea Scrolls. This novel procedure in Johannine research generates several alternative characteristics of John.