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Paul and John in Harmony A Theological and Historical Exploration Michael J. Gorman THEOLOGICAL EXPLORATIONS FOR THE CHURCH CATHOLIC Since the earliest days of the church, scriptural interpreters have noticed similarities between the writings of Paul and John. These similarities have become a topic of intense debate among biblical scholars. In Paul and John in Harmony , New Testament scholar Michael Gorman looks in depth at significant parallels between the Gospel of John and 1 John and the Pauline letters. Exploring texts such as Philippians 2, John 13, and John 15 and themes such as partici - pating in Christ and the Father’s double sending of the Son and the Spirit, Gorman argues that the similarities in these writings express some of the most important aspects of New Testament theology and spirituality. Although most modern scholars claim that Paul and John represent independent traditions, some have recently argued that Paul’s let - ters influenced the later Johannine writings, while others contend that there was mutual influence. Gorman considers these propos - als in light of the parallels he has examined and offers a proposal of his own that rethinks the relationship between John and Paul: Could John have influenced Paul? “This creative new volume advances a bold thesis: Paul knew and relied upon the Fourth Gospel’s presentation of Jesus for the development of his own Christological vision. Whether or not you agree with Gorman on the dating of these texts or the direction of their influence, this book has the potential to challenge current scholarly boundaries. A must-read.” —Christopher W. Skinner, Loyola University Chicago “This book will open the eyes of a new generation of scholars and preachers to exciting and fruitful study and proclamation.” —N. T. Wright, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford “In this stimulating and provocative book, Gorman brings a lifetime of careful scholarship to bear on the intriguing question of the relationship between Paul and John.” —Marianne Meye Thompson, Fuller Theological Seminary (emerita) “A landmark work showing the fruits of comparative study, especially when plied with the courage to think beyond the walls of consensus.” —Andrew Byers, Ridley Hall, Cambridge “In this provocative new book on the relationship between John and Paul, Gorman launches a bold new thesis. Let the fireworks begin!” —Paul N. Anderson, George Fox University
APRIL 2026 • 224 pp. • $27.99c • 9781540969897
Michael J. Gorman (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) holds the Raymond E. Brown Chair in Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he has taught since 1991. A specialist in the Pauline and Johannine writings, Gorman is the author or editor of more than twenty books.
ALSO BY THE AUTHOR ELEMENTS OF BIBLICAL EXEGESIS, 3RD ED. 352 pp. • $29.99p • 9781540960313
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