The Great Gospel of John · Volume 2

Read in German · Volume contents [01] The meal having been nearly consumed, Cyrenius calls over Marcus and his wife, thanking the former for the good meal and his continuing hospitality, praising the woman for her culinary skills; for he had never eaten such superbly prepared dishes, especially the fish, which were the most palatable…

Read in German · Volume contents (Full text, to replace small extracts in C/V) [01] On reaching the beach, the sons at once pushed the largest boat in front of us, which we boarded forthwith, settling down on the readied benches, The two sons took to the oars, and our vessel left shore with despatch.…

Read in German · Volume contents [01] Says John who just listened attentively to Simon Juda: “By looking at this matter with purely worldly senses, I cannot contradict you; however for the sight of the heart everything has a completely different face! Since divine wisdom will of course never ever comply with even the most…

Read in German · Volume contents [01] But whilst Marcus’ sons, with the assistance of Simon and several disciples aboard were busying themselves with the casting of the big net, a large vessel was oaring directly into our path from the Genezarethan direction. It continued to approach, and when just a few (Fathoms) distant, one…

Read in German · Volume contents [01] Marcus’ sons had hardly hung up the net for drying upon the pier posts provided for it, when the big Roman vessel had come so close to shore that one could converse with the mariners, who then challenged Marcus’ sons to ferry the voyagers to shore, since its…

Read in German · Volume contents [01] Ebahl and Jarah supported Julius’ testimony and said they were making their journey to Sidom precisely on account of this rare miracle-man, in order to possibly still encounter Him one more time, as the daughters longing for Him was too intense. Cyrenius made out to be much surprised…

Read in German · Volume contents [01] Says Cyrenius: “Here too you are completely right, and I am happy to detect a wise and honourable bade in you, and shall have to elevate you to some public office with considerable authority. [02] Say Ebahl: “This will be difficult, as I am still a Jew who…

Read in German · Volume contents [01] Here Cyrenius praised Julius, but said quite rightly and wisely: “Dearest Julius, you know that I highly esteem you and that your lucid intellect always well-pleased me; however, what you have spoken just now does not appear to have sprung up from your own ground and soil. This…

Read in German · Volume contents [01] We now entered the room, namely the dining hall, where an abundant supper awaits us. We hardly consume the meal, when two servants bring Judas Iscariot into the hall, informing the Chief Judge that this disciple or whatever he may be tried to steal two pounds of gold,…

Read in German · Volume contents [01] Says old Marcus thereto: “Lord and Master of all the world’s masters! Earlier on You had said unto me that I shall still hear today, many a rare thing about man’s destiny, and that I shall also get to know the kingdom of God. Verily, most wondrous indeed!…