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As a professor of religion and philosophy, it is a well known fact that the Gospel of John's author is unknown, however, Chapter 21:24 states it is derived from the testimony of the 'disciple whom Jesus loved.'
"This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down." John 21:24
"One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was reclining next to him." John 13:23
BTW--pederasty, was a common practice in the Hellenized world where men would "pass knowledge" to young men/boys via homosexual sex. The apostles, excluding Peter, were most likely all under 20, as they did not have to pay taxes. This is how "teachers" passed their knowledge on to their "disciples."
There are MANY different types of love, and we have to go by the context in order to find out what kind of love they are making reference to. There is eros, philia and the popular christian "agape" love. Now, let's use a little logic and figure out the context.
First of all, Jesus would have had "agape" love for everyone, including ALL of his disciples.
In this case, however, it is noted that Jesus has a "special" kind of love for John. John is NOT family, and so it would not be philia in that sense. As far as friendship goes, all his disciples are his friends.
So again, no separation by distinction. Now, all we have left is "eros" to explain the "special" nature of the relationship between Jesus and John. Add to this, that the passage makes note of the fact that they were "reclining" together. Reclining of course means lying together, which lovers often do. COME ON NOW.....
"This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who wrote them down." John 21:24
"One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was reclining next to him." John 13:23
BTW--pederasty, was a common practice in the Hellenized world where men would "pass knowledge" to young men/boys via homosexual sex. The apostles, excluding Peter, were most likely all under 20, as they did not have to pay taxes. This is how "teachers" passed their knowledge on to their "disciples."
There are MANY different types of love, and we have to go by the context in order to find out what kind of love they are making reference to. There is eros, philia and the popular christian "agape" love. Now, let's use a little logic and figure out the context.
First of all, Jesus would have had "agape" love for everyone, including ALL of his disciples.
In this case, however, it is noted that Jesus has a "special" kind of love for John. John is NOT family, and so it would not be philia in that sense. As far as friendship goes, all his disciples are his friends.
So again, no separation by distinction. Now, all we have left is "eros" to explain the "special" nature of the relationship between Jesus and John. Add to this, that the passage makes note of the fact that they were "reclining" together. Reclining of course means lying together, which lovers often do. COME ON NOW.....