The Theology of the Gospel of Luke

An exploration of the theology of the Gospel of Luke and its implications for contemporary readers.

Joel B. Green (Author)

9780521469326, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 20 April 1995

186 pages
21.3 x 13.7 x 1.5 cm, 0.23 kg

'… an impressive volume to the Cambridge New Testament Theology series.' Themelois Vol 23:1

The Gospel of Luke, often mined for information about the life of Jesus, is also one of the earliest Christian examples of narrative theology. Unlike some writers of New Testament books, Luke has engaged in the theological task by shaping a narrative representation of the coming and mission of Jesus. In doing so, he goes to great lengths to ground the work of Jesus in the continuing story of God's redemptive plan, especially witnessed in the Scriptures, and he also emphasises the ongoing character of that story, with the result that Luke's audience is challenged to discern the purpose of God in order that they may embrace it and order their lives around it. This exploration of the way in which Luke accomplishes his theological task in the first century is both informative and illuminating for contemporary readers seeking approaches to cultural criticism and constructive theology today.

1. 'In the days of King Herod of Judea': the world of Luke's Gospel
2. 'God my savior': the purpose of God in Luke's Gospel
3. 'A Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord': Jesus, John, and the Jewish people
4. 'To proclaim good news to the poor': mission and salvation
5. 'Let them take up the cross daily': the way of discipleship
6. 'That you may know the truth': Luke's Gospel in the Church.

Subject Areas: Biblical studies & exegesis [HRCG]