A theological assessment and interpretation of the Johannine Paraclete-Spirit 1. Introduction In his article in the Anchor Bible Dictionary J. Ashton (1996:152) asked: Is it possible to find a figure in near-contemporary religious belief and practice who may plausibly be thought to have furnished a model…

Johannine Metaphors/Symbols linked to the Paraclete-Spirit and its Theological implications 1. Introduction The Johannine Gospel is well-known for its wealth and depth of figurative language, metaphors, and symbols. John uses many different images. Some of the most prominent Johannine images are that…