A note on asphaleia (Luke 1,4)

The noun asphaleia in Lk 1.4 is usually understood to refer to the certainty of the facts about Jesus that Luke wishes to convey to Theophilus through his Gospel. This article proposes another interpretation of this noun, namely that it refers to the sureness of the words and the soundness of their...

Descrizione completa

Salvato in:  
Dettagli Bibliografici
Autore principale: Strelan, Rick 1946- (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Stampa Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
Verificare la disponibilità: HBZ Gateway
Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Pubblicazione: 2007
In: Journal for the study of the New Testament
Anno: 2007, Volume: 30, Fascicolo: 2, Pagine: 163-171
(sequenze di) soggetti normati:B Bibel. Lukasevangelium 1,4 / Greco / asphaleia (Parola)
Notazioni IxTheo:HC Nuovo Testamento
Altre parole chiave:B Asphaleia Parola
B Bibel. Lukasevangelium 1,4
B Bibel. Lukasevangelium
B Bibel. Lukasevangelium 1,1-4
Descrizione
Riepilogo:The noun asphaleia in Lk 1.4 is usually understood to refer to the certainty of the facts about Jesus that Luke wishes to convey to Theophilus through his Gospel. This article proposes another interpretation of this noun, namely that it refers to the sureness of the words and the soundness of their argument. It does so by noting the use of the noun and its cognates in Greek literature on style where it indicates balance, soundness and the assurance that an argument not be contradicted. Luke writes in a known and accepted literary style, using 'sound' and 'safe' words in order to shore up against potential contradiction and argument.
ISSN:0142-064X
Comprende:In: Journal for the study of the New Testament