The Jewish background of the oneness language in John’s Gospel

Interest in the oneness language of John’s Gospel started 1970s. Many scholarly contributions have been offered ever since. Recent studies show that closely related to how Jews had utilised it. This study attempted sketch Jewish background useful understand similar usage Gospel. It employs narrative approach associated with N.T. Wright. The focus is on common Judaism Second Temple Period, as presented by E.P. Sanders. structure article follows framework Wright, namely monotheism (the God), covenant God’s people) and eschatology one future people). also explores impact destruction time. concludes confirming usages illuminate a reading found Contribution: further applies Wright’s provides readers read based language’s substructure.