Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Publication Date
1997
Publisher
New Testament Society of Southern Africa
Source Publication
Neotestamentica
Source ISSN
0254-8356
Abstract
Starting from generally accepted narrative insights, this article attempts to justify a canonical reading of Luke and Acts that actualises the Lukan text for contemporary theology and Christian life. It argues that one set of foundations for later actualisation was laid by the original author: that is, the text itself of Luke and Acts has built into it several invitations for its actualisation in later Christians' lives. Among these built-in occasions for canonical actualisation, this article focuses especially on the 'open-endedness' of Luke and Acts toward the future . It examines three specific openings toward actualisation and application: (1) an open-ended plot of Acts, which invites indefinite continuation of the Pauline proclamation; (2) open-ended extension of biblical promises into the future, and (3) open-ended broadening beyond the initial audience to all possible future generations of 'us' Christian readers.
Recommended Citation
Kurz, William, "The Open-Ended Nature of Luke and Acts as Inviting Canonical Actualisation" (1997). Theology Faculty Research and Publications. 301.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theo_fac/301
Comments
Published Version. Neotestamentica, Vol. 31, No. 2 (1997): 289-308. Permalink. © 1997 New Testament Society of Southern Africa. Used with permission.