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Political Issues in Luke-Acts

Author : Richard J. Cassidy
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725235382
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (252 download)

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Book Synopsis Political Issues in Luke-Acts by : Richard J. Cassidy

Download or read book Political Issues in Luke-Acts written by Richard J. Cassidy and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2015-02-25 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The contributors represent varying outlooks in New Testament study so that the book offers a continuation of the current debate rather than a set of agreed conclusions. The editors of this symposium deserve our thanks for bringing together this series of useful essays which no student of the social teaching in the New Testament and of Luke's writings in particular ought to miss." --I. Howard Marshall, Professor of New Testament Exegesis, University of Aberdeen "Various phases of Luke's challenge (to the powers of his day) are discussed in some detail by the contributors to this symposium; and, in consequence, much light is thrown on Luke's purpose in writing. I am happy to commend this new volume of studies to the serious attention of students and teachers of the New Testament and early Christian history." --F. F. Bruce, Rylands Professor of Biblical Criticism and Exegesis, University of Manchester "These lively, provocative, and well-informed essays center around the thesis of Dr. Richard J. Cassidy in his Jesus, Politics, and Society, in which he challenges the notion that Luke-Acts was written as a political apologetic. The result is a stimulating debate, as though one were participating in a discussion, at once learned and relevant, on the exegetical issue of Lukan redaction, and of course, on the moral question of Jesus' attitude toward civil authority." -Howard Clark Kee, William Goodwin Aurelio Professor of Biblical Studies, Boston University "Here we have ten studies which sharply probe aspects of the political Luke and/or Luke's political Jesus, including a study by Cassidy himself as well as studies which take him to task on various counts. All told, Political Issues in Luke-Acts is an extremely valuable showcase of the most current research in Luke-Acts and its societal concerns." --Edward C. Hobbs, Professor of Religion, Wellesley College, Visiting Professor of New Testament, Harvard University

'And So We Came to Rome '

Author : Paul W. Walaskay
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521020565
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book 'And So We Came to Rome ' written by Paul W. Walaskay and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-10-06 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book raises questions about Luke's apology, and refutes the traditional view that he was writing an apologia pro ecclesia.

The Social World of Luke-Acts

Author : Jerome H. Neyrey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781565635128
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (351 download)

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Download or read book The Social World of Luke-Acts written by Jerome H. Neyrey and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This enormously useful volume presents a 'world' of information and theoretical perspectives that have become indispensable for contextual exegesis of Luke-Acts. The authors of this fascinating and well-planned book are seasoned and trustworthy guides into the world inhabited by Luke and his first readers. These provocative articles provide the commentary reader of Luke-Acts with mighty tools for creating first-century scenarios that reveal significantly new dimensions of Luke's cutting edges." " S. Scott Bartchy, associate professor of Early Christian History, U.C.L.A. "This is clearly the best collection of articles available from the New Testament scholars employing methods of interpretation from cultural anthropology. The writers introduce a wide range of innovative models to unravel the culture of the Biblical world. They offer the first comprehensive analysis of a single New Testament text from the perspective of the social sciences. This highly readable volume will be essential for anyone eager to experience the flood of insights coming from recent social study of the New Testament." " David Rhoads, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

Jerusalem, the Temple, and the New Age in Luke-Acts

Author : J. Bradley Chance
Publisher : Mercer University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780865543010
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (43 download)

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Book Synopsis Jerusalem, the Temple, and the New Age in Luke-Acts by : J. Bradley Chance

Download or read book Jerusalem, the Temple, and the New Age in Luke-Acts written by J. Bradley Chance and published by Mercer University Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Jesus, Politics, and Society

Author : Richard J. Cassidy
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725234947
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (252 download)

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Book Synopsis Jesus, Politics, and Society by : Richard J. Cassidy

Download or read book Jesus, Politics, and Society written by Richard J. Cassidy and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Was Jesus dangerous to the Roman Empire? Reading the Gospel of Luke in the light of Roman-ruled Palestine, Richard J. Cassidy demonstrates that Jesus was a powerful threat to both the political and social structures of his time.

The Purpose of Luke-Acts

Author : Robert Maddox
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Purpose of Luke-Acts written by Robert Maddox and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Community and Gospel in Luke-Acts

Author : Philip Francis Esler
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521388733
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (887 download)

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Download or read book Community and Gospel in Luke-Acts written by Philip Francis Esler and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1989-11-24 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this widely-acclaimed study, Dr Esler makes extensive use of sociology and anthropology to examine the author of Luke Acts' theology as a response to social and political pressures upon the Christian community for whom he was writing. As well as interesting those concerned with recent developments in New Testament scholarship, Esler's book offers a New Testament paradigm for those interested in generating a theology attuned to the social and political realities affecting contemporary Christian congregations.

The Davidic Messiah in Luke-Acts

Author : Mark Strauss
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0567023966
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (67 download)

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Book Synopsis The Davidic Messiah in Luke-Acts by : Mark Strauss

Download or read book The Davidic Messiah in Luke-Acts written by Mark Strauss and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 1995-03-01 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nature of Lukan christology has been much debated in recent years, with scholars claiming the pre-eminence of such categories as Lord, Prophet, Christ, or Isaianic Servant. In the present work the author examines one major theme within Luke's christology, that of the coming king from the line of David. A study of the Lukan birth narrative and the speeches in Acts reveals that Luke shows a strong interest in this royal-messianic theme, introducing it into passages which are introductory and programmatic for his christology as a sermon, portraying Jesus in strongly prophetic terms. The author seeks a synthesis of these seemingly conflicting royal and prophetic portraits in Luke's interpretation of the Old Testament book of Isaiah. When Isaiah is read as a unity, the eschatological deliverer is at the same time Davidic king (Isa. 9.11), suffering servant of Yahweh (Isa. 42-53), and prophet herald of salvation (Isa. 61), leading God's people on an eschatological new exodus. On the basis of this synthesis the christology of Luke-Acts is seen to be both consistent and unified, forming an integral part of Luke's wider purpose in his two-volume work.

Luke (Teach the Text Commentary Series)

Author : R. T. France
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 144124171X
Total Pages : 706 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (412 download)

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Download or read book Luke (Teach the Text Commentary Series) written by R. T. France and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Teach the Text Commentary Series utilizes the best of biblical scholarship to provide the information a pastor needs to communicate the text effectively. The carefully selected preaching units and focused commentary allow pastors to quickly grasp the big idea and key themes of each passage of Scripture. Each unit of the commentary includes the big idea and key themes of the passage and sections dedicated to understanding, teaching, and illustrating the text.

Herod as a Composite Character in Luke-Acts

Author : Frank Dicken
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
ISBN 13 : 9783161532542
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (325 download)

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Book Synopsis Herod as a Composite Character in Luke-Acts by : Frank Dicken

Download or read book Herod as a Composite Character in Luke-Acts written by Frank Dicken and published by Mohr Siebeck. This book was released on 2014-10-09 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Were the three rulers with the name "Herod" in Luke-Acts a composite character? Frank Dicken explores their narrative similarities and interprets them as a single character in light of other examples of conflation in Jewish and early Christian literature."--Provided by publisher.

Politics - According to the Bible

Author : Wayne A. Grudem
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 0310413583
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Politics - According to the Bible written by Wayne A. Grudem and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2010-09-28 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A variety of perspectives exist within the Christian community when it comes to political issues and political involvement. This comprehensive and readable book presents a political philosophy from the perspective that the Gospel pertains to all of life so Christians should be involved in political issues. In brief, this is an analysis of conservative and liberal plans to do good for the nation, evaluated in light of the Bible and common sense. In this ground-breaking book, recognized evangelical Bible professor Wayne Grudem rejects five mistaken views about Christian influence on politics: (1) “compel religion,” (2) “exclude religion,” (3) “all government is demonic,” (4) “do evangel-ism, not politics,” and (5) “do politics, not evangelism.” He proposes a better alternative: (6) “significant Christian influence on government.” Then he explains the Bible’s teachings about the purpose of civil government and the characteristics of good or bad government. Does the Bible support some form of democracy? Should judges and the courts hold the ultimate power in a nation? With respect to specific political issues, Grudem argues that most people’s political views depend on deep-seated assump-tions about several basic moral and even theological questions, such as whether God exists, whether absolute moral stan-dards can be known, whether there is good and evil in each person’s heart, whether people should be accountable for their good and bad choices, whether property should belong to individuals or to society, and whether the purpose of the earth’s resources is to bring benefit to mankind. After addressing these foundational questions, Grudem provides a thoughtful, carefully-reasoned analysis of over fifty specific issues dealing with the protection of life, marriage, the family and children, economic issues and taxation, the environment, national defense, relationships to other nations, freedom of speech and religion, quotas, and special interests. He makes frequent application to the current policies of the Democratic and Republi-can parties in the United States, but the principles discussed here are relevant for any nation.

God as Father in Luke-Acts

Author : Diane G. Chen
Publisher : Peter Lang
ISBN 13 : 9780820479422
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (794 download)

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Download or read book God as Father in Luke-Acts written by Diane G. Chen and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2006 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God as Father in Luke-Acts argues that 'Father' is the central image for God in Luke-Acts by tracing a line of continuity in the portrayal of God as Israel's merciful, faithful, and authoritative Father from the Old Testament to Luke-Acts and its Second Temple Jewish milieu. The fulfillment of the promises to Abraham, David, and Israel in Jesus is best understood as the fatherly actions of Israel's God. Furthermore, the striking similarities between God as Father and Augustus as Pater Patriae undermine the assertion of the Lukan view of the Roman Empire as highly polemical.

Acts for Everyone

Author : Nicholas Thomas Wright
Publisher : Sheldon Press
ISBN 13 : 9780281053087
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (53 download)

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Download or read book Acts for Everyone written by Nicholas Thomas Wright and published by Sheldon Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing in an accessible and anecdotal style, Tom Wright helps us to approach the rich and many-sided story of the book of Acts. Wright shows how the book builds on Luke s gospel, laying out the continuing work and teaching of the now risen and ascended Jesus in the power of the Spirit. His writing captures the vivid way in which Luke s work draws us all into the story, while leaving the ending open and challenging, inviting Christians today to pick up and carry on the story as we in turn live our lives in the service of Jesus.

From Jesus to Christ

Author : Paula Fredriksen
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300164106
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book From Jesus to Christ written by Paula Fredriksen and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Magisterial. . . . A learned, brilliant and enjoyable study."—Géza Vermès, Times Literary Supplement In this exciting book, Paula Fredriksen explains the variety of New Testament images of Jesus by exploring the ways that the new Christian communities interpreted his mission and message in light of the delay of the Kingdom he had preached. This edition includes an introduction reviews the most recent scholarship on Jesus and its implications for both history and theology. "Brilliant and lucidly written, full of original and fascinating insights."—Reginald H. Fuller, Journal of the American Academy of Religion "This is a first-rate work of a first-rate historian."—James D. Tabor, Journal of Religion "Fredriksen confronts her documents—principally the writings of the New Testament—as an archaeologist would an especially rich complex site. With great care she distinguishes the literary images from historical fact. As she does so, she explains the images of Jesus in terms of the strategies and purposes of the writers Paul, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John."—Thomas D’Evelyn, Christian Science Monitor

Jewish Responsibility for the Death of Jesus in Luke-Acts

Author : Jon Weatherly
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0567094847
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (67 download)

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Download or read book Jewish Responsibility for the Death of Jesus in Luke-Acts written by Jon Weatherly and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over a century New Testament scholars have explored the issue of possible antisemitism in Luke-Acts, especially because the author apparently blames the Jews for the death of Jesus. This monograph offers a fresh analysis of this question revealing a different emphasis: that among the Jews only those associated with Jerusalem, especially the Sanhedrin, are responsible for Jesus' death. Luke's Israel is in fact divided in response to Jesus, not monolithically opposed to him. Furthermore, the ascription of responsibility to the people of Jerusalem in Acts, widely regarded as a Lukan creation, in fact is more likely to have been based on sources independent of the synoptics. A consideration of ancient literature concerned with the deaths of innocent victims further suggests a likely "Sitz im Leben" for the transmission of material ascribing responsibility for Jesus' death.

Luke-Acts and Empire

Author : David Rhoads
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1621891143
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (218 download)

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Download or read book Luke-Acts and Empire written by David Rhoads and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, scholars have explored anew the interface between the early Christian movements and the Roman Empire. Once thought to be quietistic, the early Christian movements turn out to have been critical of the Empire and significantly counterimperial. This collection of essays in honor of Robert Brawley turns the spotlight on Luke-Acts. The soundings taken here disclose deeper anti-imperial rhetoric than previously thought. In brazen and subtle ways, Luke-Acts displays an alternative realm of peace and justice inaugurated by Jesus under the God of Israel. The essays in this volume will lead you to hear Luke-Acts in fresh ways.

Luke, Judaism, and the Scholars

Author : Joseph B. Tyson
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
ISBN 13 : 9781570033346
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (333 download)

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Download or read book Luke, Judaism, and the Scholars written by Joseph B. Tyson and published by Univ of South Carolina Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This survey of the history of critical scholarship on the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles draws particular attention to the interpretation of Luke's treatment of Jews and Judaism. It notes that the Holocaust was a major turning point in the history of New Testament scholarship.