The trial before Pilate (jn. 18:28–19:16a): narrative and theological aspects of John’s sondergut

The article presents a narrative approach to the analysis of the episode of the political process of the conviction of Jesus Christ to crucifixion by Pontius Pilate according to the version of the Gospel of John (Jn. 18:28 – 19:16a). The trial is part of own material (Sonfergut) in the Gospel of John and aims to demonstrate the kingship of Jesus, the central motif of which is the text of Jn. 19:1-3. The article analyzes the literary context of the narrative sequence and its plot development. As a result, follows the analysis of the narrative component and theological categories of Ivan's narrative.