In this study Heather Gorman analyzes Lukes portrayal of Jesus death in light of the ancient rhetorical tradition, particularly the progymnasmata and the rhetorical handbooks. In addition to providing a detailed, up-to-date exegetical study of Luke 22:66--23:49, she argues three things. First, through the strategic placement of rhetorical figures and the use of common topics associated with refutation and confirmation, Luke structures his passion narrative as a debate about Jesus innocence, which suggests that one of Lukes primary concerns is to portray Jesus as politically innocent. Second,...