These sources explore the unique characteristics of the Gospel of John compared to the Synoptic Gospels, particularly arguing that its literary structure, thematic elements, and rhetorical choices are significantly influenced by the Old Testament book of Ezekiel. They suggest that John's portrayal of Jesus' divinity, the placement and significance of the temple cleansing, the use of signs and sign acts, and other specific details can be understood as paralleling Ezekiel's visions, prophetic actions, and overall message of God's glory, judgment, and hope. The texts propose that John, likely writing after the destruction of the Second Temple, utilized Ezekiel to present Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises and the true temple.
The Uniqueness of John’s Gospel
John Chapter 1 and Ezekiel Chapters 1–3 Juxtaposed
John’s Use of Signs and Ezekiel’s Sign Acts
John’s Placement of the Cleansing of the Temple in Light of Ezekiel 8–11
John’s “I Am” Sayings in Light of Ezekiel
Unity, Resurrection, and the Insufflation: John 17, 20, and Ezekiel 37