Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
After a fresh examination of Graeco-Roman and Jewish celebratory entries, this study offers new explanations for the shape of the Lukan entry and temple cleansing narratives and reveals the political and theological motivations that molded them.
Synopsis
Taking into account the backgrounds of Graeco-Roman and Jewish 'triumphal entries', this volume deals with the Lukan version of Jesus' entry to Jerusalem and his subsequent 'cleaning' of its Temple. It is argued that Luke's account has been shaped by identifiable political and theological considerations, including the phenomenon of parousia and the place of Israel in the plan of God.
Early chapters explore Luke's political milieu together with various entry phenomena from the ancient world, including the advent of governors, emperors and Jewish kings; a close examination of the Lukan text and context follow.
This study breaks new ground in contributing to our understanding of how specific contemporary political issues and theological concerns led to the shaping of Luke 19:28-48 and context.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [184]-202) and indexes.