The Trial of the Gospel: An Apologetic Reading of Luke's Trial Narratives

ISBN-13: 9780521809481 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 268 str.

Alexandru Neagoe

Opis

Alexandru Neagoe examines Luke's writings as an apologetic work, by focusing on the parts of Luke's story where the apologetic overtones seem most prominent--the trial narratives. In analyzing the trials of all major Lukan characters--Jesus, Peter, Stephen, and Paul, Neagoe argues that the narratives are best understood when viewed as part of Luke's apologia pro evangelio, a purpose which is in keeping with the author's declared aim to give his readers "assurance" about the "matters" in which they had been instructed (Luke 1:4).

Recenzje

' … well-argued and convincing …' Perspectives in Religious Studies

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. Narrative precedents of Jesus' trial; 3. Luke's account of Jesus' trial; 4. The trial of Jesus in narrative retrospection; 5. The trials of Peter; 6. The 'trial' of Stephen; 7. The trials of Paul; 8. Conclusions.