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Provocative insights into how the Lukan texts were read before being canonized and how they should be read today.The unity of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles remains a contested subject in contemporary New Testament studies. Editors Andrew F. Gregory and C. Kavin Roweboth accomplished voices in the ongoing dialogue about LukeActsare joined by an international cast of scholars to challenge deeply imbedded assumptions central to this debate, to propel the discussion forward in substantive new ways, and to illustrate the importance of relating the exegesis of these texts to the history of their reception. The contributors survey the terrain employing the techniques of historical, hermeneutic, and literary criticism and innovative receptionhistory research to map the overarching interpretive questions currently facing scholars and students of Lukan studies and to locate opportunities for additional research on these ancient documents.Rethinking the Unity and Reception of Luke and Acts begins from the viewpoint that scholarly consensus on the single authorship of Luke and Acts is not in itself evidence that the books are two volumes in a single work or that they are intended to be read and understood in tandem. Viewing the books as discrete but interrelated narratives invites discussion by the contributors who examine historical evidence pointing toward a new understanding of how these texts were received and read prior to being entered into the biblical canon. Essays also explore the theological implications to be discerned from the canonical placement and perceived function of the books, and the ways in which Acts can be read as a sequel to all four gospels and as an introduction to Pauline and Catholic epistles.Gregory, Rowe, and their contributors bring together the best examples of contemporary thinking on the LukeActs debate to articulate fully and concisely the challenges in reading the foundational unity of the two Lukan works against the divergent viewpoints found in their reception history. In short, the contributors raise provocative and searching questions both about how Luke and Acts were read before they were included in the canon and how they should be read today. The resulting volume is an exemplar in the methodological usefulness of reception history as an avenue to fresh insights into historical interpretation of the New Testament texts.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Rethinking the Unity and Reception of Luke and Acts'? A: The main theme explores how the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles were read before canonization and how they should be interpreted today, challenging traditional assumptions about their unity and reception.
- Q: Who are the editors of this book? A: The book is edited by Andrew F. Gregory and C. Kavin Rowe, both of whom are recognized scholars in New Testament studies.
- Q: What types of criticism are employed in the analysis of Luke and Acts? A: The contributors utilize historical, hermeneutic, literary criticism, and innovative reception-history research to analyze the texts.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 226 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 13, 2010.
- Q: Is 'Rethinking the Unity and Reception of Luke and Acts' suitable for students? A: Yes, the book is designed to provide valuable insights for both scholars and students engaged in Lukan studies.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in a hardcover format.
- Q: Are there any specific theological implications discussed in the book? A: Yes, the essays explore various theological implications regarding the canonical placement and perceived function of Luke and Acts.
- Q: What is the book's approach to the authorship of Luke and Acts? A: The book argues that scholarly consensus on single authorship does not necessarily imply that Luke and Acts are intended to be read as one cohesive work.
- Q: Who are some of the contributors to this volume? A: The book features an international cast of scholars who contribute diverse perspectives to the ongoing dialogue about the unity and reception of Luke and Acts.