Van der Watt, J.G. (Jan Gabriel), 1952-2009-11-232009-11-231998Van der Watt, JG 1998, 'Simboliek in die evangelie van Johannes', Skrif en Kerk, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 392-403.0257-8891http://hdl.handle.net/2263/11997Continued 2001 as 'Verbum et Ecclesia'The use of terminology like symbol, metaphor and figurative speech is very confusing, since these terms are defined in a variety of ways. A definition of symbol is formulated, and applied to the imagery of shepherding in John 10. A few other symbols are also treated briefly to confirm the results of the symbolic analysis of shepherding in John 10.AfrikaansFaculty of Theology, University of PretoriaSymboliekJohn 10Bible -- N.T. -- John X -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.Symbolism in the BibleBible -- TerminologyArticle