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Author Strauss, Mark L., 1959-

Title The Davidic messiah in Luke-Acts : the promise and its fulfillment in Lukan Christology / Mark L. Strauss.

Publication Info. Sheffield, Eng. : Sheffield Academic Press, [1995]
©1995

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Description 1 online resource (413 pages).
Physical Medium polychrome
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Series Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 110
Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 110.
Note Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral--Aberdeen), 1992.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-380) and indexes.
Contents Preface -- Abbreviations -- Part 1. Introduction and Settings -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Setting : The Davidic Promise Tradition in First-Century Judaism and Early Christianity -- Part 2. Promise and Fulfillment : The Davidic Messiah in the Nativity and in Acts -- 3. The Fulfillment of the Promise Announced : The Lukan Birth Narrative -- 4. The Fulfillment of the Promise Achieved : The Speeches of Acts -- Part 3. The Davidic Messiah in the Gospel Narrative -- 5. The Inauguration of Messiah's Ministry : The Nazareth Sermon in Context -- 6. To Jerusalem and beyond : The "Exodus" of the Royal Messiah -- 7. Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index of References -- Index of Authors.
Summary 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 autho.
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Subject Bible. Luke -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. Luke.
Bible. Acts -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. Acts.
Jesus Christ -- History of doctrines -- Early church, ca. 30-600.
Bible. Luke -- Relation to the Old Testament.
Bible. Acts -- Relation to the Old Testament.
Jesus Christ -- Messiahship -- Biblical teaching.
Bible. Old Testament -- Relation to Luke.
Bible. Old Testament -- Relation to Acts.
Bible. Old Testament -- Quotations in the New Testament.
Jésus-Christ -- Histoire des doctrines -- ca 30-600 (Église primitive)
Bible. Luc et Actes des Apôtres -- Critique, interprétation, etc.
Bible. Luc et Actes des Apôtres -- Relation avec l'Ancien Testament.
Bible. New Testament -- Critique, interprétation, etc.
Bible. New Testament -- Relation avec l'Ancien Testament.
Lukasevangelium.
Apostelgeschichte.
Indexed Term Christianity Scriptures
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Strauss, Mark L. Davidic messiah in Luke-Acts. Sheffield, Eng. : Sheffield Academic Press, ©1995 1850755221 (OCoLC)32434685
ISBN 9780567023964 (electronic book)
0567023966 (electronic book)
1283192136
9781283192132
1850755221
9781850755227