|
Not true, hilbert. John was written, according to most estimates, around 90 CE. That makes it less than 60 after the event, and less than 30 or so from the synoptics. But it's pretty clear that John is more symbolic in tone than the synoptics, so he's probably doing it for symbolism.
__________________
"Die Deutschen meinen, daß die Kraft sich in Härte und Grausamkeit offenbaren müsse, sie unterwerfen sich dann gerne und mit Bewunderung:[...]. Daß es Kraft giebt in der Milde und Stille, das glauben sie nicht leicht."
"The Germans believe that power must reveal itself in hardness and cruelty and then submit themselves gladly and with admiration[...]. They do not believe readily that there is power in meekness and calm."
-- Friedrich Nietzsche
|