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Prayer and Vindication in Luke - Acts

By Holmas, Geir O.

Prayer and Vindication in Luke - Acts Religion & Esotericism

Prayer and Vindication in Luke - Acts

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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.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
322
Release Date:
2012-10-25
Publication Date:
2012-10-25
Publisher:
Continnuum-3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0567268551
ISBN13:
9780567268556
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
491 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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