The Trial of the Gospel: An Apologetic Reading of Luke's Trial Narratives (Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series) [Hardcover]

Alexandru Neagoe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 10, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0521809487 | ISBN-13: 978-0521809481 | Edition: 1

Alexandru Neagoe examines Luke's writings as an apologetic work, by focusing on the parts of Luke's story where the apologetic overtones seem most prominent--the trial narratives. In analyzing the trials of all major Lukan characters--Jesus, Peter, Stephen, and Paul, Neagoe argues that the narratives are best understood when viewed as part of Luke's apologia pro evangelio, a purpose which is in keeping with the author's declared aim to give his readers "assurance" about the "matters" in which they had been instructed (Luke 1:4).

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"This is an impressive, challenging study, one that makes a good case for Luke-Acts having a strong apologetic element in its argumentation." Allison A. Trites, Acadia Divinity College, Toronto Journal of Theology

Book Description

Alexandru Neagoe sets out to examine Luke's writings as an apologetic work, by focusing on those parts of Luke's story where the apologetic overtones seem most prominent--the trial narratives. By analysing the trials of all major Lukan characters--Jesus, Peter, Stephen, and Paul--Neagoe argues that the narratives are best understood when viewed as part of Luke's apologia pro evangelio, a purpose which is in keeping with the author's declared aim to give his readers 'assurance' about the 'matters' in which they had been instructed (Luke 1:4).

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 268 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (June 10, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521809487
• ISBN-13: 978-0521809481
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,437,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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