Luke: A Social Identity Commentary

Luke: A Social Identity Commentary
ISBN-10
0567693228
ISBN-13
9780567693228
Series
Luke
Category
Religion
Pages
248
Language
English
Published
2020-02-20
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Author
Robert L. Brawley

Description

In this commentary, Robert L. Brawley provides comprehensive coverage of issues and concerns related to Luke from the perspective of social identity. He argues that the Gospel of Luke is strongly concerned with the formation of identity from the very start of the text, which aims at the creation of a socially responsible community in continuity with that community's collective past. Brawley establishes a theoretical framework that focuses his interpretation - ranging from the narrative world and sociological issues to postcolonialism and hierarchies of dominance - and uses these perspectives to provide a clear overview of historical and critical issues related to an understanding of Luke. He then provides a thorough outline of and commentary on the text of the Gospel. Brawley's engagement with the text serves as an invaluable resource for scholars, students, clergy, and others interested in their own discoveries of the resources of Luke.

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