Luke on trial: a literary analysis of the function of divine testing in Luke-Acts
"This book presents a significant new reading of the function of divine testing in Luke-Acts. By using narrative criticism, fresh readings are provided on these texts, which are often deemed "difficult" or "unintelligible" by modern readers. Author Cato Gulaker argues that t...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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New York Berlin Bruxelles Chennai Lausanne Oxford
Peter Lang
[2024]
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| In: |
Studies in biblical literature (vol. 186)
Year: 2024 |
| Series/Journal: | Studies in biblical literature
vol. 186 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Lucan writings
/ Temptation
/ Narrative exegesis
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| IxTheo Classification: | HA Bible HC New Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Bible. Luke
Criticism, Narrative
B Temptation Biblical teaching B Bible. Acts Criticism, Narrative B Thesis |
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| Summary: | "This book presents a significant new reading of the function of divine testing in Luke-Acts. By using narrative criticism, fresh readings are provided on these texts, which are often deemed "difficult" or "unintelligible" by modern readers. Author Cato Gulaker argues that the many allusions to divine testing make good sense within the theological rationale of Luke, including the idea of praying to God in order for him not to lead his petitioners into temptation. As this element of the New Testament writings in general, and Luke in particular, is largely overlooked in academic publications, this book will be vital for scholars, clergy, and the general reader interested in this aspect of the theology and cosmology of the two-part Lukan narrative"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | xvi, 221 Seiten |
| ISBN: | 978-1-63667-657-9 |
