e of the major ideas has to do with the different attitude of the fourth gospel toward Galilee and Galileans in comparison to the first three gospels. Specifically, Freyne notes that what kept the Galileans from appreciating Jesus was, ironically, what gave them the opportunity to finally understand his significance: " . . . It was not legalism which blinded them but their over-enthusiastic and superficial reaction to the deeds of Jesus. It was an attitude that align(ed) them with . . . negative response within the narrative. Equally, however, it could lead to a proper understanding because they can recognize the glory of God in Jesus, thus leading them to a mature faith in him" (p. 132).
In other words, as the historical section goes on to establish in that realm, the significance of the Galilean aspects of the gospels and the life of Jesus is
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