Methods for Luke

Methods in Biblical Interpretation

by Joel B. Green (editor)

In Methods for Luke, four leading scholars demonstrate how different interpretive methods provide insight into the Gospel of Luke. Introducing contemporary perspectives on historical criticism, feminist criticism, narrative criticism, and Latino interpretation, they illustrate these approaches to New Testament study by examining either the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16: 19–31 ) or Jesus’ warning regarding the scribes and the story of the women with two small coins (Luke 20: 45–21:4). The use of two “set texts” enables readers to understand how method makes a difference in the reading of the same text.

Genres: Religion

168 pages, Paperback

First published February 22, 2010

About the author

Joel B. Green (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament interpretation and associate dean of the Center for Advanced Theological Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Prior to moving to Fuller, he taught at Asbury Theological Seminary for ten years. He is editor-in-chief of the Journal of Theological Interpretation and has authored or edited numerous books, including the Dictionary of Scripture and Ethics.

Reviews

[Радостин Марчев · Rating 2 out of 5]

Разочарование. Отказвам се след първите 2 есета.

[Andy Hickman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful. e.g.
Although traditionally considered of the “Gospel” genre “Luke” is a narration (διήγησινa, diēgēsin) or account that claims to be both accurate (ἀκριβῶς) and ordered (καθεξῆς). (p74)

Joel B. Green, “Narrative Criticism” in Methods for Luke: Methods in Biblical Interpretation, Joel B. Green, ed. (Cambridge, ENG: Cambridge University Press, 2010), 74.

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But film is not the only narrative medium by which this occurs. Literature employs the same technique. A period of time can be captured in a single verse, such as in the opening two chapters of Luke's Gospel, which cover thirty-odd years of real time. Conversely, time can be elongated, such as Luke's description of Jesus' suffering and death, which, despite occurring over a couple of hours, fills all of Luke 22-23. (p96)

Hermeneutics: René Padilla of Ecuador claims that since the kingdom of God belongs to the poor (those who are 'beneath'), it is they who are best equipped to discern how God's justice and peace is to be applied.1 Hispanic interpreters of Scripture are prompt to see economic, social, and racial-ethnic issues.2 For example, from a Latino perspective, the salient characteristic of Luke-Acts is its subversiveness that questions the existing order and announces a better one. (p127)

González, Justo L. “A Latino Perspective,” in Methods for Luke: Methods in Biblical Interpretation, Joel B. Green, ed. Cambridge, ENG: Cambridge University Press, 2010.

[Andy Hickman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful. e.g.
Although traditionally considered of the “Gospel” genre “Luke” is a narration (διήγησινa, diēgēsin) or account that claims to be both accurate (ἀκριβῶς) and ordered (καθεξῆς).

Joel B. Green, “Narrative Criticism” in Methods for Luke: Methods in Biblical Interpretation, Joel B. Green, ed. (Cambridge, ENG: Cambridge University Press, 2010), 74;