Early Narrative Christology: The Lord in the Gospel of Luke

289 Pages·2006·8.79 MB·English

by  C. Kavin Rowe

C. Kavin Rowe
Early Narrative Christology: The Lord in the Gospel of Luke
Beihefte zur Zeitschrift für die
neutestamentliche Wissenschaft
und die Kunde der älteren Kirche
Herausgegeben von
James D. G. Dunn · Carl R. Holladay
Hermann Lichtenberger · Jens Schröter
Gregory E. Sterling · Michael Wolter
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C. Kavin Rowe
Early Narrative Christology:
The Lord in the Gospel of Luke
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Walter de Gruyter · Berlin · New York
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Rowe, Cbristoplier Kavin, 1974 —
I ;irl\ narrative Christology : the Lord in the Gospel of Luke / C. Ka-
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ISBN 3-11-018995-X (hardcover 23 Χ 15,5 cm : alk. paper)
1. Bible. N.T. Luke — Criticism, interpretation, etc. 2. Jesus Christ —
Person and offices — Biblical teaching. I. Title. II. Series : Beihefte
zur Zeitschrift für die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft und die Kunde der
älteren Kirche ; Beiheft 139.
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For Gabrielle and Isaac

Preface
Acknowledging the help one has received on such a project is a
daunting and humbling task. I want first to mention my wife, Gabrielle,
who has read every word of this book and whose relentless criticism
and passionate love form the base of the book's existence. Second, my
son Isaac's joy in life and play and his total indifference to this project
are a salutary reminder of the scope of one's work. Third, the members
of my dissertation committee deserve thanks for their criticism of and
engagement with an earlier version of this work: Professors Richard
Hays (chair), D. Moody Smith, Joel Marcus, Geoffrey Wainwright, and
Reinhard Hütter. Richard should receive particular recognition, for in
his capacity as my Advisor he read every chapter along the way and
provided countless suggestions for improvement, as well as much
encouragement and friendship.
During my research in Heidelberg, Professor Peter Lampe was an
ideal host; he created space for me to write and granted much time for
fruitful conversation. Thanks are also due to Professor Michael Wolter,
editor of the BZNW series, and Professor Gregory Sterling for their
insightful criticisms and for their acceptance of the manuscript. Among
my earlier teachers, Professor Ulrich Mauser should be mentioned as
one who embodied clearly the commitment to both rigorous,
technically informed exegesis and larger theological synthesis.
Duke University Divinity School is a marvelous place to prepare a
manuscript for publication. In this respect, thanks are due to Dean Greg
Jones and to David Toole for arranging support for key aspects of this
preparation. In particular, Brittany Wilson quickly and expertly
corrected tedious computer problems in the Greek font, and T.J. Lang
made the indices with good humor and lightning speed. T.J. also read
the entire manuscript and made helpful suggestions for improvement.
Anne Weston, senior editorial assistant to the faculty, worked tirelessly
and superbly on the entirety of this work and saved me from some
embarrassing errors.
Finally, I want to thank our parents: Dr. Tom and Betty Rowe, and
Dr. Joe and Pam Ponzi. They have done more than we can say to see us
through many tired days with love and generosity. My 95-year-old
grandfather, Ed Bullard, has waited patiently for this book, and it is
with utmost pleasure that - at long last -1 can tell him it is finished.

Contents
Introduction 1
I. Justification for the Study 2
II. Interpretive Method 9
III. Identity 17
IV. Possible Objections? 23
V. The Argument 27
Chapter 1: The Coming Κύριος 31
Part 1: The Lord in the Womb 31
I. Luke 1 - 2 and the Old Testament 32
II. Luke 1 :43: The Mother of My Lord 34
III. Luke 2:11: Christ-Lord 49
Part 2: Preparation for the Coming Lord 56
I. Luke 1:16-17: Preparing a People for the Lord 56
II. Luke 1:76: Preparing the Way of the Lord 68
III. Luke 3:4-6: John and the Lord 70
Chapter 2: Mission in Galilee 78
I. Luke 4:14-21: The Year of the Lord 78
II. Luke 5:1-11: Master or Lord? 82
III. Luke 5:12-16: The Healing Lord 89
IV. Luke 5:17-26: The Power of the Lord 92
V. Luke 6:5: The Lord of the Sabbath 105
VI. Luke 6:46: Lord, Lord Ill
VII. Luke 7:1-10: Lord of the Gentiles 114
VIII. Luke 7:11 -17: The Lord of Death 117
IX. Conclusion 121
Chapter 3: Moving toward Jerusalem 123
I. Luke 9:52-56: The Humble Lord 123
II. Luke 9:57-62: The Lord and His Demands 127