The Gospel of John contains numerous references to (Jewish) feasts, given which it is possible to compile a historical chronology of Jesus’ ministry. It is also underlain by a symbolic chronology, whose purpose is not historical, but theological. John’s symbolic chronology frames the climax of his Passion narrative against the backdrop of three significant calendrical moments: i] a time of darkness at noon (the 7th hour), ii] the arrival of the feast of Weeks (Pentecost), and iii] the inauguration of a Jubilee. Here’s how.
this is all good, but as far as i know, the *sixth* hour, not the seventh, is noon. The seventh is 1pm, although the symbolism of "seven" is more important here than clock time. Where do you get the idea that noon is the seventh hour??
this is all good, but as far as i know, the *sixth* hour, not the seventh, is noon. The seventh is 1pm, although the symbolism of "seven" is more important here than clock time. Where do you get the idea that noon is the seventh hour??