Biblical scholars long have taken delight in subjecting John 21 to special scrutiny. The most obvious issue at hand is the awkward "added on" quality of this chapter. John 20:30-31 appears succinctly and solidly to close the book on this author's gospel story. Yet here, with only the barest attempt at some form of connectedness, comes an entirely new unit, with several new points to make and fresh information to share. Not only is chapter 21 most often considered to be a redactor's addition to the original gospel (though the tide may be turning), the unit itself breaks down into four additional stories. This author seems less adept at integrating piecemeal material into a coherent narrative; scholars find the connections within the various scenes of chapter 21 as fragile and awkward as the…