Aug 28, 1996 this book explains why luke said what he did about jesus in his earthly ministry in the gospel and about his work from heaven in acts. Christology in luke, speechact theory, and the problem of dualism in christology after kant in jesus of nazareth. Jan 14, 2019 johns gospel proclaims a majestically high christology. This study uses composition criticism to consider everything that luke wrote about jesus. Christology, devoting to it the first full analytical chapter of his work. Christology in luke, speechact theory, and the problem of. Matthew and mark proclaim his glory in so many words. Paul, luke and john all wrote a fair bit of the new testament. In preparation for a paper on the divinity of christ this post examines christology as presented in the gospel of matthew. Christology is the part of theology that is concerned with the nature and work of jesus, including such matters as the incarnation, the resurrection, and his human and divine natures and their relationship.
In his biblical writings, luke records the story of god working through jesus to usher in a new era of promise and. The first book of the new testament, matthews writing sets the tone for the remainder of the gospels. Sigurd grindheims new book, christology in the synoptic gospels. Paul, of the catholic epistles, of the fourth gospel, and the synoptics. Scholars have argued that lukes christology is haphazard and lacks unity, that it is incompatible with the gospel of mark and with pauls writings, and that jesus is of subordinate rank to god. Jesus was a human being and a prophet, yet luke wished to say much more. Old testament conceptual metaphors and the christology of. I decided to specifically look into matthews gospel because it was recently charged in an online discussion forum i take part in that the writer of the gospel of matthew did not believe christ. The word christology, therefore, deals with the study of jesus christ.
Sep 27, 2012 in preparation for a paper on the divinity of christ this post examines christology as presented in the gospel of matthew. Instead, the book s modest yet weighty goal is to explain what the first three. Justin martyrs first apology c156 cites the angelic announcement to mary, but he seems to cite from the infancy gospel of james igj, rather than luke, which is odd as he knew lukes gospel. This dissertation argues that, for luke, universal witness belongs within a broader claim about the identity of israels messiah. Lukeacts is a religiopolitical history of the founder of the church and his successors, in both deeds and words. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of luke in the bible king james version. Through the holy spirit, the divine name and personal manifestations, jesus behaves toward people in lukeacts as does yahweh in the old testament. The author describes his book as a narrative diegesis, rather than as a gospel, and implicitly criticises his predecessors for not giving their readers the speeches of jesus and the apostles, as such speeches were the mark of a full report, the vehicle through which. Jesus sovereignly reigns over israel, the church, the powers of. For luke he is the savior, for mark, he is simply jesus, the one whose name means yahweh saves. The sibylline oracles, the book of enoch, the book of jubilees, the psalms of solomon, the ascensio moysis, the revelation of baruch, the fourth book of esdras, and several talmudic and rabbinic writings are rich depositories of prechristian views concerning the expected messias. What is the christology of the gospel of luke and the acts of.
As you tune your thoughts to matthews contributions to christology or, the study of the person of jesus you will pay particular attention to the way in which matthew introduces jesus as fulfilling the old testament. Recovering the christologies of matthew, mark, and luke gathercole, simon j. High christology of the gospels part 4 artios magazine. Luke s christology centers on the dialectics of the dual natures of the earthly and heavenly manifestations of existence of the christ, while matthews christology focuses on the mission of jesus and his role as the savior. Scaer lany hurtados lord jesus christ is breathtaking in scope, cataloguing and analyzing early devotion to christ in material ranging from the earliest christian documents to such later works as the infancy gospel of. The character and purpose of lukes christology by h. Johns gospel proclaims a majestically high christology. What jesus taught about himself this is tape 3 in the series on the theology of the gospels. I would recommend this book for anyone looking for a scholarly report of christology in the book of luke. It often includes such topics as the preexistence and eternality of christ, ot prophecies about christ, christs humanity, deity, and incarnation, as well as the issue of his temptations and sinlessness, his death, resurrection, ascension and exaltation, return, three. An exploration of christology in the gospel of luke and the examination of a supposed dichotomy between john and the other evangelists. Scholars have argued that lukes christology is haphazard and lacks unity, that it is incompatible with the gospel of mark and with pauls writings, and that. Nielsen book data summary luke s christology is carefully designed. Thus exalted christology is a point of continuity between the four gospels.
Extensive scholarship has been devoted to jesus depiction in the gospels, and how such depiction is influenced by the old testament. Luke s divine christology in scholarly studies constructing characters identities in the lukan narrative exploring the categories of personal and divine identity yhwhs divine identity in luke acts jesus divine identity in luke acts. The character and purpose of lukes christology this book explains why luke said what he did about jesus in his earthly ministry in the gospel and about his work from heaven in acts. In the book of revelation, there are likewise many places that demonstrate christs divinity. Luke may also have been writing in general to those who loved god. Lord and christ essays on the historical jesus and new testament christology. Historians are not sure who this theophilus mentioned in luke 1.
Fear not, i am the first and the last, and the living one. Zack messmore mla format theo 201b23 christology in the branch of natural science called thermodynamics which deals with energy and how energy worsd, there is a term called triple point triple point in simplified terms refers to the point at which a substance reaches a specific temperature and pressure which enables it to be gas, liquid, and solid. List of books and articles about christology online. The term christology from greek christos meaning anointed one or christ refers to the study of christ. The christology of revelation donald guthrie the spirit of christ and divine christology max turner the making of christology evolution or unfolding. Acts and the lukan christology of universal witness. Christology is composed of the words christ, referring to jesus, and ology, meaning the study of. John and luke both speak of those who beheld his glory. Luke bible book with full chapters king james version. We have looked at the centrality of the theme of the kingdom for the teaching of jesus. He emphasizes in this study of the gospel of luke that the theology. The narrative in the gospel of luke continued in the book of acts here is one place where it is important to be aware of what luke does in his second volume in acts.
The ot background of lord leads to a correct interpretation of this title when applied to jesus, and luke willingly predicates similar things of god and of jesus. I decided to specifically look into matthews gospel because it was recently charged in an online discussion forum i take part in that the writer of the gospel of matthew did not believe christ was god. Christology, christian reflection, teaching, and doctrine concerning jesus of nazareth. Christology and discipleship in the gospel of luke audiobook. The character and purpose of lukes christology by douglas. As it is written in the book of the words of isaiah the prophet, the voice of one crying in the wilderness.
Whereas the first three synoptic gospels matthew, mark and luke are primarily focused on the humanity of jesus, the gospel of john is principally concerned with the divinity of jesus. Applying metaphor theory to the influence of the old testament metaphors on lukes christology, lanier adds methodological rigor to the tracing of such influences in cases where standard criteria for quotations and allusionsechoes are stretched thin. Thus we shall give the reader a complete christology of the new testament and at the same time the data necessary to control the contentions of the modernists. Lukes understanding of jesus his christology is central to his theology. In his biblical writings, luke records the story of god. The character and purpose of lukes christology douglas. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Indeed, many people have seen in john a christology that finds no parallel in the other gospels. Through the holy spirit, the divine name and personal manifestations, jesus behaves toward people in luke acts as does yahweh in the old testament. High christology of the gospels part 3 artios magazine. It tells of the origins, birth, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension of jesus christ. In his biblical writings, luke records the story of god working through jesus to. This view has lately been supported on two main bases.
Given the fact that the lutheran tradition has tended to. Doc the christology of lukeacts josh easter academia. The character and purpose of lukes christology bibliography index of ancient sources index of subjects. Find the best commentary on jesus christchristology. The initial verses of both the gospel of luke and the book of acts indicate they were written to an otherwise unknown person named theophilus. As you tune your thoughts to matthews contributions to christology or, the study of the person of jesus you will pay particular attention to the way in which matthew introduces jesus as. Lukes divine christology in scholarly studies constructing characters identities in the lukan narrative exploring the categories of personal and divine identity yhwhs divine identity in lukeacts jesus divine identity in lukeacts. The author contends that the broad structure of the gospel consists of three main parts. Lukeacts, theology of bakers evangelical dictionary of. The problem of the historical jesus remains one of the most important themes in new testament scholarship. Luke saw jesus as the prophet, the one sent by god for the outcast, the merciful and compassionate one.
Rowe has a tremendous grasp on christology, especially in the book of luke. Luke is the longest of the four gospels and the longest book in the new testament. Introduction the gospels and christology in the last few decades it has been a catchword in new testament studies that nothing can be known about the historical jesus. Examples are the messages of angels at the beginning and end, voices from heaven at the baptism and transfiguration, various theological reflections e. This notion is also seen readily in acts as in both his gospel and. This book attempts a solution to the problems of the structure, christology, and kingdomtheology of the gospel according to st. His roles as servant of yahweh and son of man play a real part in explaining a number of jesus experiences and actions, including his passion. What is the christology of the gospel of luke and the acts.
Much recent christology claims to work from below up, that is to say, to begin with the humanity of jesus and go on to show that the evidence leads to a recognition also of his divinity. The gospel of luke was written to theophilus, meaning the one who loves god. Prepare the way of the lord, make his paths straight. A theology of luke and acts explores the theology of lukes gospel and the book of acts. Mary fairchild is a fulltime christian minister, writer, and editor of two christian anthologies, including stories of cavalry. About old testament conceptual metaphors and the christology of lukes gospel. Luke portrays the exalted jesus as gods coequal by the kinds of things he does and says from heaven. Even though matthew was quite fascinating with his description in his passage, luke was the motivational passage because of his christology. Nielsen book data summary lukes christology is carefully designed. Adoptionist christology, gospel of luke, textual criticism, textual variants, transcriptional probabilities more arguments over luke 3. The cornerstone of luke acts theology is salvation history, the authors understanding that gods purpose is seen in the way he has acted, and will. Paul wrote many letters, john wrote a gospel, a letter and the book of revelation and luke wrote a gospel and the acts of the apostles. High christology of the gospels part 1 artios magazine.
The gospel of luke was written to give a reliable and precise historical record of the life of jesus christ. In describing jesus in the book of revelation, john clearly makes a connection between jesus and yahweh the lord. This book explains why luke said what he did about jesus in his earthly ministry in the gospel and about his work from heaven in acts. Christology and discipleship in the gospel of luke. And if my math is correct, he includes 77 pages on johannine christology, leaving just 65 pages for the three synoptics, of which only seven are dotted to luke. Dunn christology in luke, speechact theory, and the problem of dualism in christology after kant anthony c. Apostolic christology can be traced to the writings of the apostles, mainly the gospel of john. In this respect the organization of the gospel has certain similarities with the gospel of luke where the divinehuman christology that is elaborated in luke 324 has already been presented in nuci in luke 12.
Therefore, he gave a wider view or description of jesus temptation. This book is a great stepping stone for christological studies in the gospels, as well as other places throughout the bible, i. Asked in new testament what are the names of the books in the new testament that luke wrote. In systematic theology, christology is the area of theology that discusses issues related to jesus based on the teachings of the bible. Contested issues in christian origins and the new testament. Most christological titles used in mark and matthew are also used in luke. This further substantiates that the luke truly believed that jesus is the lord whom the prophet malachi said is coming. Which was not a result of the baby boom that followed world war ii answers apex. The character and purpose of luke s christology bibliography index of ancient sources index of subjects.