The Journal of Biblical Literature, vol. 118
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- Lengthy book review section which covers the latest and most important publications from around the world
- Annual index
- Contributions from top scholars on the latest research in biblical scholarship
Top Highlights
“The arrival of a royal or other dignitary was an occasion for an ostentatious display designed to court the favor and/or placate the wrath of the visiting celebrity. In the Hellenistic world this combination of arrival and greeting was often associated with terms such as παρουσία, ἀπαντάω, and ὑπαντάω—but even if these particular terms were absent, other elements in a description would have made it clear that a special sort of entry was in view. The importance of the occasion in the ancient world is illustrated by the fact that eras were often reckoned from the date of a given παρουσία.8 There is overwhelming evidence to indicate that Luke and his readers would have been familiar with παρουσίαι.” (Page 281)
“In this essay I argue that the key to understanding Jesus’ comments in Luke is the background of celebratory welcomes in the ancient world. When seen in the light of this background, it is clear that Jerusalem’s response to Jesus should be characterized as an appalling insult, which, in turn, explains his remarks about the coming destruction of the city.” (Page 280)
“Jesus is the king who comes ἐν ὀνόματι κυρίου (v. 38, ‘in the name of the Lord’). This means that he comes as God’s agent or representative. If he is king, he is king on behalf of God. The implications of this are obvious: to the extent that the city welcomes Jesus, it welcomes the Lord; if it rejects Jesus, it in effect also rejects God and invites the consequences of such an act. These consequences are spelled out in Luke 19:41–44.” (Page 293)
“It is Luke alone among the evangelists who makes explicit the connection between the entry and God’s judgment on the city (cf. Mark 11).” (Page 280)
- Title: The Journal of Biblical Literature, vol. 118
- Editor: Jouette M. Bassler
- Publisher: Society of Biblical Literature
- Publication Date: 1999
- Pages: 784
