Explore the Fourth Gospel with one of Catholicism’s leading biblical scholars.
From the time of its first appearance, the Gospel of John has gripped the imagination and the hearts of Christians. Composed towards the latter part of the first century, the so-called “Spiritual Gospel” presents a compelling and distinctive portrait of Jesus and His mission.
Now you can explore this powerful portrayal of Jesus with Rev. Donald Senior, one of the world’s top biblical scholars, as your personal teacher. You will explore the remarkable philosophical and theological understanding John kindled. Inspiring and beautifully written, the Gospel of John will move you to encounter the Word of God anew.
John the Evangelist paints a powerful portrait of Jesus Christ. Distinctive from the synoptic gospels in both style and substance, John reflects a unique type of Jewish literature and contains perhaps the most developed theology in the New Testament. As you move through its powerful Christolog
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Explore the Fourth Gospel with one of Catholicism’s leading biblical scholars.
From the time of its first appearance, the Gospel of John has gripped the imagination and the hearts of Christians. Composed towards the latter part of the first century, the so-called “Spiritual Gospel” presents a compelling and distinctive portrait of Jesus and His mission.
Now you can explore this powerful portrayal of Jesus with Rev. Donald Senior, one of the world’s top biblical scholars, as your personal teacher. You will explore the remarkable philosophical and theological understanding John kindled. Inspiring and beautifully written, the Gospel of John will move you to encounter the Word of God anew.
John the Evangelist paints a powerful portrait of Jesus Christ. Distinctive from the synoptic gospels in both style and substance, John reflects a unique type of Jewish literature and contains perhaps the most developed theology in the New Testament. As you move through its powerful Christological themes, you will truly see Jesus as the incarnate Word of God.
Throughout the millennia, mystics and ordinary Christian disciples have been drawn to this gospel. It expresses, in powerful words and symbols, the heart of Christian faith: that in Jesus the eternal Word of God has become incarnate. In contemplating the person of Jesus, the Risen Christ, the disciple encounters the human face of God.
Encounter the Word of God in the Gospel of John today.
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18 reviews for Gospel of John 101: How to Read and Understand Christianity’s Favorite Book
Rated 5 out of 5
James –
Fr. Donald’s presentation is comprehensive, enlightening.
Fr. Donald’s presentation is comprehensive, enlightening. I love how he contrasts john with the synoptic gospels.
Rated 5 out of 5
Marie –
I found this course special!
I found this course special, as it took me back to study of years ago, and represented it all with great clarity and at a pleasing pace, and even more insights into each section of the Gospel.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jane –
Inspiring and challenging.
The presentation on John’s Gospel is instructive in terms of New Testament study, but most of all it is inspiring and challenging. I listen every day to these recordings; they are part of on-going formation. Thank you
Rated 5 out of 5
Janet –
This is very helpful for the listener to obtain an understanding of the text.
Donald Senior does a fine job in explaining the intricacies of this Gospel. He sets up the scenes by explaining the history behind the events that take place in John. This is very helpful for the listener to obtain an understanding of the text. Also, his voice has character and is very pleasant to listen to.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mary –
Wonderful!
Father Senior is so very knowledgeable and is a wonderful presenter.
Rated 5 out of 5
Barbara –
Fr. Senior is an excellent scripture scholar!
Fr. Senior is an excellent scripture scholar who is able to communicate simply the meaning of scripture.
Rated 5 out of 5
Donna –
Makes you want to hear MORE.
Don Senior is such a great scholar and he presents his material in a very understandable manner, sharing his expertise in a way that makes you want to hear MORE.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mr. Trey –
The Gospel of John was a great way to listen and drive, to hear the story again, and learn new perspectives!
The Gospel of John was a great way to listen and drive, to hear the story again, and learn new perspectives, especially during Lent and Holy Week. Always can be open to learning and finding new ways to share the Gospel.
Rated 5 out of 5
Donna S., OSF, WI –
Fall Survey: October 2016
Don is an excellent presenter. I’ve had a couple courses with him at Catholic Theological Union—so knowledgeable— an informative, gentle, humble, sgtraightforward presentation–just as he himself is. GREAT!!!
Rated 5 out of 5
Dcn James S., Canada –
Fall Survey: October 2016
Father Senior is an excellent speaker and teacher. His Content is very solid and interesting.
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous –
Fall Survey: October 2016
You could feel the depth of spirituality of the presenter
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous –
Winter Survey: January 2017
The depth and prayerfulness of the speaker was evident
Rated 5 out of 5
Maureen O., Canada –
Winter Survey: January 2017
Donald Senior’s passion for Scripture is contagious.
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous –
Summer Survey: July 2017
Most of the courses are aimed for the average Catholic desiring to go deeper into a topic and are very good for that, but for those with a deeper background on the topic already they are pretty basic.
Rated 5 out of 5
Maureen O., Canada –
2017 Christmas Survey
It is the presenter’s knowledge and passion for the subject that provides an authentic experience of Jesus, the Christ to the one participating in the content of the DVD.
Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous –
He is a scholar; information is clear, understandable
Rated 5 out of 5
Margaret C., TN –
2018 Spring Survey
I have listened to this course on the Gospel of John a couple of times over the years and, just like text Scripture study, my appreciation of God’s word and love of his Son have deepened more and more.
Rated 5 out of 5
Deanna Rose V., RSCJ, CA –
Gospel of John intended as a course was also useful as a retreat!
Gospel of John intended as a course was also useful as a retreat, we discovered! Of course, with Don Senior, one always gets quality spirituality mixed in with quality scholarship.
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James –
Fr. Donald’s presentation is comprehensive, enlightening.
Fr. Donald’s presentation is comprehensive, enlightening. I love how he contrasts john with the synoptic gospels.
Marie –
I found this course special!
I found this course special, as it took me back to study of years ago, and represented it all with great clarity and at a pleasing pace, and even more insights into each section of the Gospel.
Jane –
Inspiring and challenging.
The presentation on John’s Gospel is instructive in terms of New Testament study, but most of all it is inspiring and challenging. I listen every day to these recordings; they are part of on-going formation. Thank you
Janet –
This is very helpful for the listener to obtain an understanding of the text.
Donald Senior does a fine job in explaining the intricacies of this Gospel. He sets up the scenes by explaining the history behind the events that take place in John. This is very helpful for the listener to obtain an understanding of the text. Also, his voice has character and is very pleasant to listen to.
Mary –
Wonderful!
Father Senior is so very knowledgeable and is a wonderful presenter.
Barbara –
Fr. Senior is an excellent scripture scholar!
Fr. Senior is an excellent scripture scholar who is able to communicate simply the meaning of scripture.
Donna –
Makes you want to hear MORE.
Don Senior is such a great scholar and he presents his material in a very understandable manner, sharing his expertise in a way that makes you want to hear MORE.
Mr. Trey –
The Gospel of John was a great way to listen and drive, to hear the story again, and learn new perspectives!
The Gospel of John was a great way to listen and drive, to hear the story again, and learn new perspectives, especially during Lent and Holy Week. Always can be open to learning and finding new ways to share the Gospel.
Donna S., OSF, WI –
Fall Survey: October 2016
Don is an excellent presenter. I’ve had a couple courses with him at Catholic Theological Union—so knowledgeable— an informative, gentle, humble, sgtraightforward presentation–just as he himself is. GREAT!!!
Dcn James S., Canada –
Fall Survey: October 2016
Father Senior is an excellent speaker and teacher. His Content is very solid and interesting.
Anonymous –
Fall Survey: October 2016
You could feel the depth of spirituality of the presenter
Anonymous –
Winter Survey: January 2017
The depth and prayerfulness of the speaker was evident
Maureen O., Canada –
Winter Survey: January 2017
Donald Senior’s passion for Scripture is contagious.
Anonymous –
Summer Survey: July 2017
Most of the courses are aimed for the average Catholic desiring to go deeper into a topic and are very good for that, but for those with a deeper background on the topic already they are pretty basic.
Maureen O., Canada –
2017 Christmas Survey
It is the presenter’s knowledge and passion for the subject that provides an authentic experience of Jesus, the Christ to the one participating in the content of the DVD.
Anonymous –
He is a scholar; information is clear, understandable
Margaret C., TN –
2018 Spring Survey
I have listened to this course on the Gospel of John a couple of times over the years and, just like text Scripture study, my appreciation of God’s word and love of his Son have deepened more and more.
Deanna Rose V., RSCJ, CA –
Gospel of John intended as a course was also useful as a retreat!
Gospel of John intended as a course was also useful as a retreat, we discovered! Of course, with Don Senior, one always gets quality spirituality mixed in with quality scholarship.