The Trial of the Gospel
An Apologetic Reading of Luke's Trial Narratives
Part of Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series
- Author: Alexandru Neagoe, Areopagus Centre for Christian Education and Contemporary Culture
- Date Published: October 2005
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- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521020695
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For many years Luke-Acts has been studied as a work of history and theology. The Trial of the Gospel sets out to examine Luke's writings as an apologetic work, by focusing on those parts of Luke's story where the apologetic overtones seem most prominent - the trial narratives. By analysing the trials of all major Lukan characters - Jesus, Peter, Stephen, and Paul - Alexandru 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). Neagoe concludes that the specific role of the trial narratives is to provide the framework within which important tenets of the Christian faith are themselves put 'on trial' before the reader, with the intended result of the gospel's confirmation.
Read more- A comprehensive study of Luke's trial motif
- Explores at length the apologetic dimension of Luke-Acts
- Elucidates the major issues at stake between early Christianity and other first-century world views: Judaism, the Roman system, and the pagan world
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'The great merit of this study is that it seeks to do justice to the range of Luke's project, providing a context in which many separate facets of recent Lucan research find a satisfactory, integrated role … a most valuable addition to the study of Luke.' Epworth Review
See more reviews'For those interested in Lukan scholarship, Neagoe's contribution clearly highlights the importance of the apologetic nature of Luke's work. the centrality of the resurrection emerging as a key factor in Lukan apology is a valuable insight.' Neotestamentica
'Neagoe's study offers a reading of Luke-Acts which incorporates much of the text into one consistent understanding of Luke's purpose in writing. It also offers numerous helpful exegetical insights along the way.' European Journal of Theology
' … well-argued and convincing …' Perspectives in Religious Studies
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- Date Published: October 2005
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521020695
- length: 268 pages
- dimensions: 216 x 140 x 17 mm
- weight: 0.358kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
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.
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