Reading Luke: Interpretation, Reflection, Formation - Scripture and Hermeneutics Series

Brief Description: In this volume, the Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar brings its work on biblical hermeneutics over the past six years to bear on a specific text, namely, the Gospel according to Luke. Jacket Description/Back: A rich and comprehensive volume---essential reading for all those interested in how to read Luke as relevant for today In this sixth volume, the Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar brings its past six years of work on biblical hermeneutics to bear on the gospel according to Luke. In his introduction, Anthony Thiselton, world authority on biblical hermeneutics, sets the context for a wideranging exploration of how to read Luke for God's address today. Traditional and more contemporary approaches are brought into dialogue with each other as several top Lukan scholars reflect on how best to read Luke as Scripture. Topics covered include the purpose of Luke- Acts, biblical theology and Luke, narrative and Luke, reception history and Luke, the parables in Luke, a missional reading of Luke, and theological interpretation of Luke. Since prayer is a major theme in Luke, this volume explores not only the role of prayer in Luke, but also the relationship between prayer and exegesis. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.; In his introduction, Anthony Thiselton sets the context for a wideranging exploration of how to read Luke for God's address today. Traditional and more contemporary approaches are brought into dialogue with each other as several Lukan scholars reflect on how best to read Luke as Scripture. Topics covered include the purpose of Luke- Acts, biblical theology and Luke, narrative and Luke, reception history and Luke, the parables in Luke, a missional reading of Luke, and theological interpretation of Luke. Since prayer is a major theme in Luke, this volume explores not only the role of prayer in Luke, but also the relationship between prayer and exegesis.

Contributor Bio:  Bartholomew, Craig G Craig G. Bartholomew (PhD, University of Bristol) is the H. Evan Runner Professor of Philosophy at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario, and the principal of the Paideia Centre for Public Theology. He founded the internationally recognized Scripture and Hermeneutics seminar and is the author of several books, including "Ecclesiastes" in the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms series. He is also an associate editor of "Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible" and the coauthor, with Michael W. Goheen, of "The Drama of Scripture", "Living at the Crossroads", and "Christian Philosophy". Contributor Bio:  Thiselton, Anthony C Dr. Anthony C. Thiselton is professor of Christian theology at the University of Nottingham and Canon Theologian of Leicester Cathedral. His substantial volume on hermeneutics, The Two Horizons, received international acclaim as a standard resource for this growing subject area. Contributor Bio:  Green, Joel B Joel B. Green (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is dean of the School of Theology, professor of New Testament interpretation, and associate dean for the Center for Advanced Theological Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including the "Dictionary of Scripture and Ethics", the "Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels", " The World of the New Testament", "Introducing the New Testament", " "and commentaries on Luke and 1 Peter. He is also editor-in-chief of the "Journal of Theological Interpretation".