Table of Contents
Preface xi
Abbreviations xv
Introduction: Reading Luke Theologically
A Pilgrim's Prospectus 3
"Manifesto" for Theological Interpretation 7
Introductory Addenda 19
Interpretation: Theological Commentary on Luke
Knowing God the Savior with Solid Assurance through the Story of Jesus (1:1-4) 27
Knowing God the Creating Savior in the Birth and Growth of Jesus (1:5-4:13) 31
Birth Announcements and Celebrations (1:5-80) 33
Jesus's Birth and Childhood (2:1-52) 63
Jesus's Baptism and Temptation (5:1-4:13) 86
Knowing God the Liberating Savior in the Teachings and Miracles of Jesus (4:14-9:50) 104
Proclaiming the Freedom of Jubilee (4:14-6:16) 107
Leveling the Field of Opportunity (6:17-8:3) 165
Cultivating the Fruit of Salvation (8:4-9:50) 206
Knowing God the Seeking Savior in the Travels and Parables of Jesus (9:51-19:44) 254
Stage 1 Refusing to Retaliate and Destroy in the Face of Rejection and Prejudice (9:51-13:21) 262
Stage 2 Longing to Gather and Protect in the Face of Opposition and Obstinacy (13:22-17:10) 356
Stage 3 Choosing to Restore and Welcome in the Face of Ingratitude and Otherness (17:11-18:30) 421
Stage 4 Pressing On to Suffer and Save in the Face of Injustice and Ignorance (18:31-1.9:44) 467
Knowing God the Suffering Savior In the Death and Resurrection of Jesus (19:45-24:53) 497
Challenging the Temple Establishment (19:45-21:38) 505
Incarnating the World's Suffering (22:1-24:53) 544
Integration: Theological Reflection On Luke
Reflecting on Luke Systematically 639
Theological Knowing 641
Trinitarian Theology 649
Spiritual Theology 659
Creational Theology 674
Social Theology 691
Passional Theology 706
Bibliography 733
Index of Authors 771
Index of Subjects 780
Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Writings 797