This book is the first treatise exclusively devoted to developing the epistle's teaching about the Spirit. Presently, scholarship has focused most of its attention on the epistle's eschatology and Christology, with pneumatology usually being relegated to a few passing remarks. The book argues that the latter notion has been unduly neglected. This book is the first treatise exclusively devoted to developing the epistle's teaching about the Spirit. Presently, scholarship has focused most of its attention on the epistle's eschatology and Christology, with pneumatology usually being relegated to...

Description: At the Heart of Luke is a unique contribution to Lucan studies focusing on the conspicuous concentration of Jesus' parables in chapters 14-16 of this gospel. Emmrich argues that this complex of texts forms the theological heart of Luke. The theme of reversal is the trademark common denominator of virtually all the stories and wisdom sayings assembled in this well-defined text unit. As such, it is key to the essential message of Luke's Gospel and furnishes the rationale for its inevitable climax, the great reversal of Jesus' cross. This study will prove to be of great benefit for...