Reference Works Abbreviations – Ancient Authors Abbreviations – Preface – Introduction – The Canvas of the Fourth Gospel’s Characters – Bridging Historical and Literary Worlds – Character Case-Study #1: The “Disciple Whom Jesus Loved” – Character Case-Study #2: Jesus of Nazareth – Character Case-Study #3: John the Baptist – Character Case-Study #4: Nicodemus – Character Case-Study #5: The Samaritan Woman – Conclusion – Bibliography – Index.