{"product_id":"9780567017567","title":"Prayer and Vindication in Luke - Acts : The Theme of Prayer within the Context of the Legitimating and Edifying Objective of the Lukan Narrative","description":"\u003cstrong\u003ePrayer and Vindication in Luke - Acts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Geir O. Holmas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a comprehensive study of the literary function of prayer in  Luke-Acts, employing narrative critical methodology and focusing on the  theme's relation to Luke's historiographical aims Holmas asserts that  the distribution of strategically-placed prayer notices and prayers  throughout Luke-Acts serves a twofold purpose. First, it is integral to  Luke's project of authenticating the Jesus-movement as accredited by  Israel's God. Holmas shows that Luke presents a consistent pattern of  divine affirmation and redemptionm attending the tenacious prayers of  the faithful ones throughout every major phase of his narrative - in  turn demonstrating continuity with the pious Israel of the past.  Secondly, most importantly the 'ultimate' purpose of Luke's emphasis on  prayer is didactical. In Luke's gospel Jesus summons his disciples (and  implicitly his readers) to confident and persistent prayer before the  Eschaton, assuring them of God's readiness to answer their entreaties.  Luke's historical account as a whole provides narrative reinforcement of  this affirmation. Just as God has been consistent in responding to the  diligent prayers of his faithful ones in recent history, satisfying and  fulfilling Israel's hopes for redemption in the Jesus movement, he will  assuredly secure ultimate vindication at the end of time for those who  persist in prayer. It was formerly the Journal for the Study of the New  Testament Supplement, a book series that explores the many aspects of  New Testament study including historical perspectives, social-scientific  and literary theory, and theological, cultural and contextual  approaches. The \u003ci\u003eEarly Christianity in Context\u003c\/i\u003e series, a part of  JSNTS, examines the birth and development of early Christianity up to  the end of the third century CE. The series places Christianity in its  social, cultural, political and economic context. European Seminar on  Christian Origins and Journal for the Study of the Historical Jesus  Supplement are also part of JSNTS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780567017567\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"T\u0026T Clark","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40607453085902,"sku":"9780567017567","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780567017567","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}