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John 8:12Light of the World
Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life."
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Interpretation

John 8:12 shows a light world that takes shape in meals and meetings—listen for "light" and "again". Entrust light world in boundaries we honor—trace faith in small fidelities.

Context

John’s Feast of Tabernacles discourse sets “light of the world” in festival memory (John 8:12). Lampstands and water rites become signs—Jesus as temple presence.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits John to John the Apostle. Academic consensus for John tends toward: Tradition ties it to John’s circle; narrative differs from the Synoptics.. Date: AD 90–100. John appears framed for Johannine circles.. It sits within the Light of the World (gospel narrative). Johannine style and community setting feature in scholarly accounts.

More details
Traditional:John the Apostle
Modern scholarship:Johannine community; final redaction distinct from Synoptics.
Date:AD 90–100
Audience:Johannine circles.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Gospel of John is well–preserved in early Greek manuscripts including P66 (c. 200 AD) and P75 (c. 225 AD). This verse appears consistently across all major manuscript families with no significant textual variants affecting its meaning.
Sources & witness notes
P66