Reading and Transformation of Isaiah in Luke-Acts.

An investigative study into where, how and why Luke interacts with Isaiah. References to Isaiah occur at key points in the narrative, typically introducing the mission of main characters and outlining or summarising the overall plot, suggesting that Luke utilises Isaiah as part of his interpretive f...

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Main Author: Mallen, Peter
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Continuum International Pub. Group, 2007.
Series:Library of New Testament studies.
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Summary:An investigative study into where, how and why Luke interacts with Isaiah. References to Isaiah occur at key points in the narrative, typically introducing the mission of main characters and outlining or summarising the overall plot, suggesting that Luke utilises Isaiah as part of his interpretive framework. The overarching theme drawn from Isaiah appears to be the servant's mission to bring salvation to all people (Isa 49:6). Luke's careful selection and radical interpretation of Isaianic texts highlights surprising aspects of this theme. These include the nature and scope of salvation, the n.
Physical Description:1 online resource (258 pages)
ISBN:9780567406880
0567406881
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.