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Luke-kts AUt~ I~ Goor:e \dJrre cre: The accadirg to LLKe Robert C. Tannehill THE NARRATIVE UNITY OF LUKE-ACTS A Literary Interpretation Volume 1 : The Gospel according to Luke by ROBERT C. TANNEHILL Fortress Press Philadelphia Biblical quotations are the author's own translation. Copyright © 1986 by Fortress Press First paperback edition 1991 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior per mission of the copyright owner. Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Tannehill, Robert C. The narrative unity of Luke-Acts. (Foundations and facets) Bibliography: p. Contents: v. 1. The Gospel according to Luke. 1. Bible. N.T . Luke-Criticism, interpretation, etc. 2. Bible. N. T. Acts-Criticism, interpretation, etc. I. Tide. II. Series: Foundations and facets. New Testament. BS2589. T35 1986 226' .406 86-45224 ISBN 0-8006-2112-3 (cloth) ISBN 0-8006-2557-9 (paper) TYPESET oN AN IBvciJs sY:Sni.l AT PoLEBRIDGE PREss Printed in the United States of America 1-2557 95 94 93 92 91 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 To Methesco with thanks. Nourished by a gentle stream and caring people. Contents Preface xiii Abbreviations XV Introduction 1 Luke 1:1-4 9 1. Previews of Salvation 13 The Repetitive Pattern in the Birth Narrative 15 The Angelic and Prophetic Disclosures in the Birth Narrative 20 The Annunciations to Zechariah and Mary 23 The Magnificat 26 The Benedictus 32 The Annunciation to the Shepherds and Simeon's Oracles 38 Chart: Connecting Themes in the Angelic Announcements and Prophetic Hymns ofthe Birth Narrative (and in Luke 3:1-6) 42 2. John and Jesus Begin Their Mission 45 The Mission of John (Luke 3: 1-20) 47 Jesus Discovers His Mission (Luke2:41-52, 3:21-4:13) 53 Jesus Announces His Mission (Luke 4:14-21) 60 The Conflict with the Nazarenes (Luke 4:22-30) 68 3. Jesus as Preacher and Healer 75 Jesus as Preacher of Good News 77 Jesus' Mighty Acts in Capernaum (Luke 4:31-43) 82 Jesus' Mighty Acts as Manifestations of God's Promised Salvation 86 Roles in Lukan Exorcism and Healing Stories 89 Jesus the Prophet 96 viii The Narrative Unity of Luke-Acts 4. Jesus' Ministry to the Oppressed and Excluded 101 The Release of Sins 103 Sayings and Parables of Reversal 109 Quest Stories 111 The Poor and the Rich 127 Women 132 5. Jesus and the Crowd or People 141 The Baptist and the Crowd or People 144 Luke4-8 145 Luke 9:1-13:21 147 Luke 13:22-19:10 152 uke 19:11-21:38 158 Luke22-23 164 6. Jesus and the Authorities. 167 Luke-5:17-6:11 172 Luke 7:29-10:3 7 176 Luke 11:37-18:27 180 Luke 19:39-23:43 187 7. Jesus and the Disciples 201 Luke 4:31-9:50 203 The Beginning 203 The Sermon on the Plain 206 The Parable of the Sower 210 The Twelve Receive New Authority and Insight 214 The Feeding oft he Five Thousand 216 jesus Announces His Coming Death 219 The Transfiguration 223 The Disciples' Failures in Luke 9:37-50 225 Luke 9:51-12:53 and Related Instruction of the Disciples 228 The Beginning oft he jerusalem Journey 228 The Mission oft he Seventy-Two 232 Instruction in Prayer 237 jesus' Instructions to Disciples in Luke 12 240 The Disciples' Defects and Their Role in the Passion 253 Rivalry over Rank 254 Premature Expectations ofM essianic Salvation 257 Unwillingness to Face Death 262 Contents ix 8. The Risen Lord's Revelation to His Followers 275 Review and Preview 277 The Conversation on the Road 279 The .Meals with the Risen Lord 289 The Revelation in Jerusalem 293 Closure and Openness 298 Bibliography 303 Index of Authors 317 Index of Primary Texts 319 Index of Subjects 333

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