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NT 04: Texts- Gospel According to Luke

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Texts- Gospel According to Luke

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To understand the koine Greek by translating selected texts with an analysis of the grammar, syntax, etc.

Course objectives

To understand the koine Greek by translating selected texts with an analysis of the grammar, syntax, etc.

To study the genre, destination and authorship of the Gospel according to Luke

To understand the theology of the Gospel of Luke and its place in the theology of the Early Church

To pin point important passages of the Gospel which got pastoral implications today

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TEACHING METHODS

Translation of selected texts with a study of their grammar, syntax, etc. Lectures on important themes Reading relevant modern literature on important issues of the Gospel Presentations of papers by the students on important theological themes

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Final Examination 100% (60% Translation and 40% Questions on Theological themes and issues)

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Section A: Texts for Translation and ExegesisSection B: Recent Developments in the Study of the Gospel according to Luke:Section C: Major Themes for Lucan Interpretation:

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How do literary and social-scientific questions illuminate a Lucan account of hospitality or wealth differently? Identify where your own social location influences the interpretation.

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Design a Luke hospitality-and-context seminar

Analyse a prescribed passage using a literary approach and a social-context approach. Annotate one Greek translation decision, compare interpretations of hospitality or reversal and prepare a carefully qualified Indian-context teaching proposal with peer feedback.

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Which contemporary discussion is specifically listed for Luke?

The Comma Johannaeum as Luke's central textTable fellowship, hospitality, women and reversal themesOnly Paul's lost Corinthian letters

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NT 04 Texts- Gospel According to Luke

Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — M.Th. New Testament

AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (PO), Aluva (via), Ernakulam (District), Kerala, India- Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926, 8281663926. M.Th. New Testament Area B - Texts of the New Testament NT 04 Texts- Gospel According to Luke OBJECTIVES: To understand the koine Greek by translating selected texts with an analysis of the grammar, syntax, etc. To study the genre, destination and authorship of the Gospel according to Luke To understand the theology of the Gospel of Luke and its place in the theology of the Early Church To pin point important passages of the Gospel which got pastoral implications today TEACHING METHODS: Translation of selected texts with a study of their grammar, syntax, etc. Lectures on important themes Reading relevant modern literature on important issues of the Gospel Presentations of papers by the students on important theological themes COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Final Examination 100% (60% Translation and 40% Questions on Theological themes and issues) COURSE OUTLINE: Section A: Texts for Translation and Exegesis Luke 1:1-2:20; 3:1-14; 6:20-38; 7:20-35; 9:1-9; 10:23-37; 11:37-54; 14:1-24; 15-16; 18:1-30; 19:1-10; 22:7-30; 23:1-56; 24:13-53 Section B: Recent Developments in the Study of the Gospel according to Luke: 1. Hans Conzelmann's redaction criticism 2. Luke's Gospel as a Story -Mark Allan Powell 3. Insights from Social Sciences - Bruce Malina, Jerome Neyrey 4. Integrating Social Sciences with the new Literary Methods - Joel B Green Section C: Major Themes for Lucan Interpretation: 1. Distinctive features of the Lucan Infancy Narratives; Purpose of the Narratives; Social Dimensions of the narratives 2. The Ministry of John the Baptist in Luke and the Call to an Alternative Life Style 3. Major Studies on Gospel According to Luke and Q 4. The Beatitudes and Woes in Luke; A Critique of Wealth and Poverty 5. The Social and Literary Functions of Lucan Parables 6. Miracles of the Gospel of Luke in the context of magic and witchcraft in ancient Mediterranean world 7. Luke's model of Discipleship and Leadership 8. Passion and Resurrection Narratives in Luke's Gospel 9. Current Discussions: Table Fellowship, Hospitality, Women in Luke, Reversal themes 10. Gospel of Luke in India: Contextual Interpretations, Universality and Inclusiveness, Social Mobility BIBLIOGRAPHY: Arlandson, James Malcolm. Women, Class and Society in Early Christianity: Models from Luke-Acts. Peabody Hendrickson, 1997. Bailey, Kenneth E. Poet and Peasants: A Literary and Cultural Approach to the Parables in Luke. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm B Eerdmans, 1976. Bock, Darrell L. Luke. 2 vols. BECNT. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker, 1994/6) Conzelmann, Hans. The Theology of St. Luke. Translated by Geoffrey Buswell. New York Harper and Row, 1969. Danker, Frederick W. Jesus and the New Age: A Commentary on St. Luke's Gospel. Revised edition. Philadelphia Fortress, 1988. Darr, John A. On Character Building: The Reader and the Rhetoric of Characterization in Luke-Acts. Louisville Westminster/John Knox, 1992. Dornish, Loretta. Woman Reads the Gospel of Luke. Collegeville: Liturgical, 1996. Esler, Phillip Francis. 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JSNTSup 72. Sheffield: JSOT, 1992. Stein. Robert H. Luke. NAC 24. Nashville: Broadman, 1992. Syiemlieh, B J. God's Favorites: A Socio-Narrative Analysis of the Characters in the Lukan Infancy Narratives (Luke 1:5-2:52). New Delhi: ISPCK/JRTS, 2005. Talbert. Charles H. Reading Luke: A Literary and Theological Commentary on the Third Gospel. New York: Crossroad, 1988. ______________. Literary Patterns, Theological Themes, and Genre in Luke-Acts. SBLMS 20. Missoula: Scholars, 1974. Tannehill. Robert C. The Narrative Unity of Luke-Acts: A Literary Interpretation, vol 1: The Gospel according to Luke. Philadelphia Fortress, 1986.

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