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Philosophy Question

 

There is one exegesis paper on a passage from the Gospel of Luke Chapter 8: 22-25.The paper is to follow this basic format:

  • 1800 to 2400 words, typed, double-spaced pages, 12 point Times New Roman font, one inch margins all around, DO NOT RIGHT JUSTIFY, use standard English, spelling, and grammar
  • use the essay form with introduction, body and conclusion
  • evaluation will pertain to the quality of writing and expression, the content, and depth of analysis
  • page numbers, title, single spaced heading with name, class, time of class, etc.
  • standard method of citation: MLA or Chicago Manual of Style

The main purpose of the paper is to discuss a passage from the Gospel of Luke in detail and interpret it in relationship to the theology and narrative of the Gospel of Luke. 

  • A passage will be assigned to you when we start to study Luke
  • Discuss the details of the passage and its fit within the context of the Gospel of Luke. Read Byrne, pp. 8-22. These pages will help you to see how your passage fits within the overall context and themes of Luke’s gospel.
  • Attend to the historical and theological analysis.Use the sources from the list below. 
  • Offer a reflection on the meaning of the passage for Christians today.
  • For your passage, you must use the following commentaries: 
  • 1)    Fitzmyer, Joseph A. The Gospel According to Luke. 2 vols. Anchor Bible Series. New York: Doubleday, 1981-85. 2)    Johnson, Luke Timothy. Luke. Sacra Pagina Series. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1991. 
  • 3)    Byrne, Brendan. The Hospitality of God: A Reading of Luke’s Gospel. Revised Edition. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2015. OR                         OR                   OR                   OR             OR LaVerdiere, Eugene. Luke. New Testament Message Series 5. Wilmington, DE: Michael Glazier, 1980.
  • 4)    Karris, Robert J. “The Gospel According To Luke.” In The New Jerome Biblical Commentary. Edited by Raymond E. Brown, Joseph A. Fiztmyer, and Roland E. Murphy. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1990.       OR                         OR                   OR                   OR                   OR   Stuhlmueller, Carroll.  “The Gospel according to Luke.”  In The Jerome Biblical Commentary.  Edited by Raymond E. Brown, Joseph A. Fitzmyer, and Roland E. Murphy.  Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1968. 
  • 5)    If you find some overlap with Lohfink, Jesus of Nazareth: What He Wanted, Who He Was, feel free to include any insights that he might offer for your passage specifically or generally.