Das Johannes-Evangelium

Bernhard Weiss, a prominent German Protestant theologian and textual critic, published this commentary on the Gospel of John in 1902 through the academic house Vandenhoeck und Ruprecht. The work emerged from a lifetime of rigorous New Testament study, serving as a continuation of his earlier efforts to reconcile critical historical inquiry with traditional Lutheran theological commitments. This volume was part of the renowned 'Kritisch-exegetischer Kommentar über das Neue Testament' series, which remains a cornerstone of German academic biblical scholarship.

The design and editorial direction reflect the scholarly standards of the late Wilhelmine era, prioritizing dense critical apparatus and meticulous linguistic analysis of the Koine Greek text. Weiss's approach was intended to provide a comprehensive, verse-by-verse breakdown for fellow academics and clergy members. Upon its release, the work was received as a definitive, if conservative, reference point in the ongoing debates regarding Johannine authorship and historical development, solidifying Weiss's reputation as a tireless systematizer of New Testament exegesis.