From Cross to Ascension: The Surprising Locus of Salvation in Luke-Acts
Luke's particular portrayal of Jesus' crucifixion and its relationship to spectacle culture has received extensive scholarly treatment. Luke frames the crucified Jesus as a spectacle in a way that suggests his death is noble and Jesus himself is an athlete or martyr in the arena. Missing f...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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[2017]
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Australian biblical review
Year: 2017, Volume: 65, Pages: 47-60 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Luke
/ Cross
/ Crucifixion
/ Assumption
/ Salvation
/ Salvation
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| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament NBK Soteriology |
| Further subjects: | B
Salvation
B Bible. Luke B Jesus Christ Ascension |
| Summary: | Luke's particular portrayal of Jesus' crucifixion and its relationship to spectacle culture has received extensive scholarly treatment. Luke frames the crucified Jesus as a spectacle in a way that suggests his death is noble and Jesus himself is an athlete or martyr in the arena. Missing from these conversations is how we might interpret Luke's resurrection and ascension in light of ancient spectacle culture and what impact these readings have upon the theology and soteriology of Luke-Acts. This paper argues that Luke shifts the reader's gaze from cross to ascension and in doing so firmly locates salvation in the ascension of Jesus, not his death or even resurrection. Comparisons with Greco-Roman understandings of benefaction and imperial apotheosis further highlight the unique locus of salvation in Luke's gospel. |
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| ISSN: | 0045-0308 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Australian biblical review
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