An Introduction to the Study of Luke-Acts
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An Introduction to the Study of Luke-Acts

  1. 208 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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An Introduction to the Study of Luke-Acts

About this book

V. George Shillington introduces readers to the text, texture and context of Luke-Acts in this tried and tested introduction, now in its second edition. Using various approaches currently practiced by biblical scholars Shillington outlines the methods of biblical interpretation and then shows how they might be applied to the texts in question. Through historical criticism Shillington looks at and explains questions of authorship, the time and setting of the composition, sources and historical background. Taking a social-science approach he examines the society and culture of the time. Literary readings include narrative, socio-rhetorical, and audience-response approaches, while a theological reading asks how the literary texture and themes of Luke-Acts shape the convictions of Christian communities, past and present. Incorporating modern approaches in the field, Shillington looks at postcolonial and feminist criticism and how they have changed our understanding of these books. Each chapter concludes with a list of further relevant resources, and pertinent review questions. The text is accompanied by charts and diagrams to illustrate key points of language and structure.

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Information

Publisher
T&T Clark
Year
2015
Print ISBN
9780567656414
eBook ISBN
9780567656445

Table of contents

  1. Cover page
  2. Halftitle page
  3. Series page
  4. Title page
  5. Copyright page
  6. Dedication page
  7. Contents
  8. Preface to the Second Edition
  9. 1 Luke-Acts: An Aerial View
  10. 2 Historical Inquiry: Composition, Context, and Intention
  11. 3 Historical Inquiry: Events and People Inside the Text
  12. 4 Social-Science Scenarios: Where People Think and Live
  13. 5 Socio-Rhetorical Texture: Membership in the New People of God
  14. 6 Narrative Discourse: Poor and Rich in the Community of Christ
  15. 7 Postcolonial Engagement: Missionary Attitude and Activity
  16. 8 Feminist Praxis: ‘Both Men and Women’
  17. 9 Theological Interchange: ‘Saying to One Another’
  18. Bibliography
  19. Index of Biblical References
  20. Index of Subjects