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Friendship and other intimate (but not always amicable) relationships have received some attention in the greater field of research on early Judaism and Christianity, though not as much as deserved. This volume celebrates and builds upon the life-long work of Adele Reinhartz, covering the various permutations of relationships that can be found in the Gospel of John, the wider corpus of early Jewish and Christian literature, and cinematic re-imaginings thereof. While the issue of whether one can ‘befriend’ the Fourth Gospel in light of the book’s legacy of antisemitism is central to many of the essays in this volume, others address other more or less likely friendships: Pilate, Paul, Lazarus, Judas, or Mary Magdalene. Likewise, the bonds between ancient texts and contemporary retellings of their stories feature prominently, with contributors asking what kinds of relationships filmmakers encourage their audiences to have with their subjects. This volume explores some of the rich variety of relationships in the ancient world, and unpacks the intricate and dynamic processes and interactions by which human relationships and societies are generated, maintained, and dissolved.

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[These] essays not only honor Adele Reinhartz’s legacy but also extend her influence into new domains of inquiry. Her commitment to critical intertextuality, ethical reading, and interdisciplinary engagement is evident throughout. This volume will be of particular interest to scholars of the Gospel of John, Pauline studies, Second Temple Judaism, and biblical reception in popular culture. It testifies to the enduring value of scholarship that is both critically rigorous and intellectually generous. * Horizons in Biblical Theology *

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Esther Kobel is professor of New Testament at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Germany. Jo-Ann A. Brant is professor emeritus of Bible, Religion and Philosophy at Goshen College, USA. Meredith Warren is senior lecturer in Biblical and Religious Studies and Director of the Sheffield Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Sheffield, UK.

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