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John

Apostle and author of the Gospel and Epistles, cited for his teachings.

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First appearance: iii removing the veil

John shows up with force in VI: The Speaking Voice. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Quoted for his Gospel opening, establishing that the Word was with God and was God.
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TGThe GodheadJCJesus ChristNONicholas of CusaUNUnknown NarratorSESelfJOJohn

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Character groups

  • Biblical and Historical Examples
  • Divine and Mystical Voices
  • Protagonist
  • Patriarchal Faith and Self

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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