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Record Nr.

UNINA9910461852803321

Autore

Wendel Susan J

Titolo

Scriptural interpretation and community self-definition in Luke-Acts and the writings of Justin Martyr [[electronic resource] /] / By Susan J. Wendel

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Leiden [Netherlands] ; ; Boston, : Brill, 2011

ISBN

1-283-12002-X

9786613120021

90-04-20159-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (338 pages)

Collana

Supplements to Novum Testamentum, , 0167-9732 ; ; v. 139

Disciplina

230/.0415

Soggetti

Judaism (Christian theology) - Biblical teaching

Judaism (Christian theology) - History of doctrines - Early church, ca. 30-600

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Authoritative scriptural interpretation and group identity -- pt. 2. The recipients of scriptural promises.

Sommario/riassunto

Scholars of Christian origins often regard Luke-Acts and the writings of Justin Martyr as similar accounts of the replacement of Israel by the non-Jewish church. According to this view, both authors commandeer the Jewish scriptures as the sole possession of non-Jewish Christ-believers, rather than of Jews. Offering a fresh analysis of the exegesis of Luke and Justin, this book uncovers significant differences between their respective depictions of the privileged status that Christ-believers hold in relation to the Jewish scriptures. Although both authors argue that Christ-believers alone possess an inspired capacity to interpret the Jewish scriptures, unlike Justin, Luke envisages an ongoing role for the Jewish people as recipients of the promises that God pledged to Israel.