"Come and See": Tracing the Theological Function of a Johannine Formula in Light of the Palestinian Targums
Tomasz Mazurek
The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin , Polandhttps://orcid.org/0009-0007-6633-9022
Abstract
This article examines the phrase ‘come and see’ in the Gospel of John, highlighting its role in the Johannine narrative as a key expression of divine revelation. It argues that the meaning of this phrase in John can be illuminated by its use in the Palestinian Targums, where it functions as a call to deeper insight into salvation history. By analysing the similarities between the Targumic and Johannine usage, the study reveals how the phrase invites the reader to surpass ordinary understanding and perceive the deeper, theological significance of the revealed person or event. The article contributes to a fuller understanding of the narrative and theological function of ‘come and see’ in the Fourth Gospel.
Keywords:
Fourth Gospel, Johannine literature, "come and see", Palestinian Targums, divine revelationReferences
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