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At a Glance
John 1 1 18 is widely recognized as a literary and theological masterpiece. Modern readers often approach it linearly, missing its sophisticated Hebraic literary architecture. This article demonstrates that the prologue employs a concentric chiasm with its center at verse 12 (human adoption as children of God) and a complementary step parallelism structure.
What This Study Explores
Biblical Theology • Canonical Interpretation • The Promise-Plan of God
Scripture Connections
John 1; Genesis 1; Genesis 17; Jeremiah 31; Ezekiel 36; Exodus 4; Hosea 11; Exodus 34
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Originally published July 6, 2026. This WordPress page is a discovery guide; the complete article is hosted on Substack.