The writers of the Gospels all share the stories and life of Christ. What are some of the key historical facts about the Gospel of John that provide clarity and insight to this particular Gospel?

Record your observations in a journal response of 200-300 words.

Summarize the ancient evidence we have for who wrote the Gospel.

Summarize the evidence for the date of the writing of the Gospel of John.

Summarize the evidence for the place where the author wrote the Gospel and to whom he was writing

Summarize what we can conclude about the occasion for the writing of the Gospel. What historical issues within the church and early Roman

Empire does the Gospel seem to be addressing?

Summarize (based on the above information) why the author wrote this Gospel. What was he trying to do for the recipients and the church in general?