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Prayer and Vindication in Luke Acts

The Theme of Prayer within the Context of the Legitimating and Edifying Objective of the Lukan Narrative [Hardback]

by Geir O. Holmas

    • Author

      Geir O. Holmas

    • Book Format

      Hardback

    • Publisher

      Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

    • Published

      March 2011

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    Prayer and Vindication in Luke Acts

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    This is a comprehensive study of the literary function of prayer in "Luke-Acts", employing narrative critical methodology and focusing on the theme's relation to Luke's historiographical aims Holmas asserts that the distribution of strategically-placed prayer notices and prayers throughout "Luke-Acts" serves a twofold purpose. First, it is integral to Luke's project of authenticating the Jesus-movement as accredited by Israel's God. Holmas shows that Luke presents a consistent pattern of divine affirmation and redemption attending the tenacious prayers of the faithful ones throughout every major phase of his narrative - in turn demonstrating continuity with the pious Israel of the past. Secondly, most importantly the 'ultimate' purpose of Luke's emphasis on prayer is didactical. In Luke's gospel Jesus summons his disciples (and implicitly his readers) to confident and persistent prayer before the Eschaton, assuring them of God's readiness to answer their entreaties. Luke's historical account as a whole provides narrative reinforcement of this affirmation.Just as God has been consistent in responding to the diligent prayers of his faithful ones in recent history, satisfying and fulfilling Israel's hopes for redemption in the Jesus movement, he will assuredly secure ultimate vindication at the end of time for those who persist in prayer. It was formerly the "Journal for the Study of the New Testament Supplement", a book series that explores the many aspects of New Testament study including historical perspectives, social-scientific and literary theory, and theological, cultural and contextual approaches. "The Early Christianity in Context" series, a part of "JSNTS", examines the birth and development of early Christianity up to the end of the third century CE. The series places Christianity in its social, cultural, political and economic context. "European Seminar on Christian Origins" and "Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus Supplement" are also part of "JSNTS".

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    • Author

      Geir O. Holmas

    • Book Format

      Hardback

    • Publisher

      Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

    • Published

      March 2011

    • Weight

      627g

    • Page Count

      320

    • Dimensions

      158 x 232 x 28 mm

    • ISBN

      9780567017567

    • ISBN-10

      0567017567

    • Eden Code

      3666008

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    • Author/Creator: Geir O. Holmas

    • ISBN: 9780567017567

    • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

    • Release Date: March 2011

    • Weight: 627g

    • Dimensions: 158 x 232 x 28 mm

    • Eden Code: 3666008


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