By Wallace Benn
Christian Focus Publications. 192 pages. £5.99
ISBN 1 85792 079 1
Any Christian should be able to read this exposition of John's Gospel 13-17, but it does not lack theological depth. Indeed, it is striking to reflect on how little writing of this quality is available.
The title The Last Word indicates the importance of these chapters in John's account of Jesus' ministry. However, the Farewell Discourse is not easy to read and understand, so Wallace Benn is to be congratulated on making it very accessible. The wealth of illustrations throws light on what the biblical text is saying, and clearly comes from someone who has much experience in the pastoral ministry. Christians today sometimes complain that biblical exposition is hard going and requires too much effort, but if they are unable to digest this volume then the fault lies entirely with them!
