The Narrative Unity of Luke-Acts. A Literary Interpretation, Vol. 1: The Gospel according to Luke

348 Pages·1986·17.86 MB·English

by  Robert C. Tannehill

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THE NARRATIVE UNITY OF LUKE-ACTS
A Literary Interpretation
Volume 1 : The Gospel according to Luke
by
ROBERT C. TANNEHILL
Fortress Press
Philadelphia
Biblical quotations are the author's own translation.
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Tannehill, Robert C.
The narrative unity of Luke-Acts.
(Foundations and facets)
Bibliography: p.
Contents: v. 1. The Gospel according to Luke.
1. Bible. N.T . Luke-Criticism, interpretation,
etc. 2. Bible. N. T. Acts-Criticism, interpretation,
etc. I. Tide. II. Series: Foundations and facets.
New Testament.
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Contents
Preface xiii
Abbreviations
XV
Introduction 1
Luke 1:1-4 9
1. Previews of Salvation 13
The Repetitive Pattern in the Birth Narrative 15
The Angelic and Prophetic Disclosures in the Birth Narrative 20
The Annunciations to Zechariah and Mary 23
The Magnificat 26
The Benedictus 32
The Annunciation to the Shepherds and Simeon's Oracles 38
Chart: Connecting Themes in the Angelic Announcements and
Prophetic Hymns ofthe Birth Narrative (and in Luke 3:1-6) 42
2. John and Jesus Begin Their Mission 45
The Mission of John (Luke 3: 1-20) 47
Jesus Discovers His Mission (Luke2:41-52, 3:21-4:13) 53
Jesus Announces His Mission (Luke 4:14-21) 60
The Conflict with the Nazarenes (Luke 4:22-30) 68
3. Jesus as Preacher and Healer 75
Jesus as Preacher of Good News 77
Jesus' Mighty Acts in Capernaum (Luke 4:31-43) 82
Jesus' Mighty Acts as Manifestations of God's Promised
Salvation 86
Roles in Lukan Exorcism and Healing Stories 89
Jesus the Prophet 96
viii The Narrative Unity of Luke-Acts
4. Jesus' Ministry to the Oppressed and Excluded 101
The Release of Sins 103
Sayings and Parables of Reversal 109
Quest Stories 111
The Poor and the Rich 127
Women 132
5. Jesus and the Crowd or People 141
The Baptist and the Crowd or People 144
Luke4-8 145
Luke 9:1-13:21 147
Luke 13:22-19:10 152
uke 19:11-21:38 158
Luke22-23 164
6. Jesus and the Authorities. 167
Luke-5:17-6:11 172
Luke 7:29-10:3 7 176
Luke 11:37-18:27 180
Luke 19:39-23:43 187
7. Jesus and the Disciples 201
Luke 4:31-9:50 203
The Beginning 203
The Sermon on the Plain 206
The Parable of the Sower 210
The Twelve Receive New Authority and Insight 214
The Feeding oft he Five Thousand 216
jesus Announces His Coming Death 219
The Transfiguration 223
The Disciples' Failures in Luke 9:37-50 225
Luke 9:51-12:53 and Related Instruction of the Disciples 228
The Beginning oft he jerusalem Journey 228
The Mission oft he Seventy-Two 232
Instruction in Prayer 237
jesus' Instructions to Disciples in Luke 12 240
The Disciples' Defects and Their Role in the Passion 253
Rivalry over Rank 254
Premature Expectations ofM essianic Salvation 257
Unwillingness to Face Death 262
Contents ix
8. The Risen Lord's Revelation to His Followers 275
Review and Preview 277
The Conversation on the Road 279
The .Meals with the Risen Lord 289
The Revelation in Jerusalem 293
Closure and Openness 298
Bibliography 303
Index of Authors 317
Index of Primary Texts 319
Index of Subjects 333