The Theology of the Johannine EpistlesThe Johannine Epistles have long been recognized as contributing a vital element to the theology of the New Testament. Usually it is to the Gospel that the reader turns first in order to explore that contribution; the First Epistle is treated as a supplement, while 2 and 3 John because of their brevity receive little attention. This book allows the Epistles to speak for themselves, and shows that they sound a distinctive note within Johannine