While this book is insightful, it's very poorly written. The author writes indirectly and could be so much more pithy and succinct. The book was so agitating, my class at Trinity Lutheran College in Everett, WA decided to nix the book mid-semester. Most of us wish the author could just come out and say what he knows rather than fill space with anecdotes and random information. I would encourage readers who are looking for a book that discusses the gospel of John to find a different book. If you can't, then definitely read this book as it does provide some insight.