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The aim is to analyze the fig tree reference in John 1.48 and its interpretative significance in early Christian thought.

March 25, 2026New Testament StudiesOpen Access

Nathanael, the Fig Tree, and the Retrieval of Johannine Polysemy

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This article discusses the fig tree's significance in the Fourth Gospel, suggesting open interpretive possibilities for readers.

The aim is to analyze the fig tree reference in John 1.48 and its interpretative significance in early Christian thought.
Reviewed historical and exegetical sources related to the fig tree and the Tree of Knowledge.
Analyzed ancient iconography linked to the fig tree and its religious implications.
Explored the concept of polysemy in the Fourth Gospel as a feature of its authority.
Identified gaps in previous interpretations of the fig tree's significance.
Proposed that the fig tree represents broader exegetical themes in Jewish and Christian traditions.
Demonstrated that the Fourth Gospel encourages active reader participation through its polysemic nature.

Mateusz Kusio (2026) studied this question.

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