DESCRIPTION:

This course is a study of Luke's presentation of Jesus in its literary, historical and theological contexts with emphasis on distinctive Lukan material. Attention is given to the Gospel of Luke's place in the gospel traditions, its relationship to Acts and the theological issues it raises within the context of the early church.

An understanding of the Gospel of Luke, particularly its christology, its presentation of "radical discipleship" and issue of material possessions, its concern for persons usually neglected in Jesus' social context and its relationship to the Judaism of Jesus' context, provides a crucial foundation for Christian teaching, preaching and reflections on biblical theology and obedient life.

This course will consist of lectures, individual and class work with the text and, hopefully, vigorous discussion. The class will meet twice a week for two-hour sessions.

Either:

Evans, C. A. Luke. (NIBC.) Hendrickson, 1990. OR

Tiede, D. L. Luke. (ACNT.) Augsburg, 1988.

DeMoss, M. S. Pocket Dictionary for the Study of New Testament Greek. InterVarsity, 2001.

Green, J. B. The Theology of the Gospel of Luke. (NTT.) Cambridge University Press, 1997.

Knight, J. Luke's Gospel. (New Testament Readings.) London/New York: Routledge, 1998.

Extended course syllabus [available in the Fuller Seminary Bookstore].

See also the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the SOT Academic Advising office. The Aland Synopsis listed in this bibliography will be used in class, but it is not required, due to its high cost.

Select one of the following as one's major commentary for the class; use all for the exegesis paper.

Bock, D. L. Luke. Vol. 1: Luke 1:1-9:50. Vol. 2: Luke 9:51-24:53. (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament 3A, 3B.) Baker, 1994, 1996.

Fitzmyer, J. A. The Gospel According to Luke (I-IX): Introduction, Translation, and Notes. The Gospel According to Luke (X-XXIV): Introduction, Translation, and Notes. (Anchor Bible 28, 28A.) Doubleday, 1981, 1985.

Green, J. B. The Gospel of Luke. (New International Commentary on the New Testament.) William B. Eerdmans, 1978.

Marshall, I. H. The Gospel of Luke: A Commentary on the Greek Text. (New International Greek Testament Commentary.) William B. Eerdmans, 1978.

Nolland, J. Luke 1-9:20. Luke 9:21-18:34. Luke 18:35-24:53. (Word Biblical Commentary 35A, 35B, 35C.) Word, 1989, 1993, 1993.

1. Translation from the Greek text of the Gospel of Luke in class from pre-assigned passages (25%).

2. English Bible content objective examination on the Gospel of Luke with one essay question on either the Green or Tyson required text (25%)

3. An exegesis paper (20-25 pages including notes and bibliography) on a paragraph in the Gospel of Luke (selected from a list of options) (50%).