Luke on Trial: A Literary Analysis of the Function of Divine Testing in Luke-Acts

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Hemchand Gossai Cato Gulaker

Luke on Trial

A Literary Analysis of the Function of Divine Testing in Luke-Acts

Hemchand Gossai, Cato Gulaker

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English

Peter Lang Publishing Inc
22 May 2024

New Testaments; Bible readings, selections & meditations; Aspects of religion (non-Christian)

Series: Studies in Biblical Literature

"This book presents a significant new interpretation of the role of divine testing in Luke-Acts. By using narrative criticism, fresh insights are offered on these texts, which are often considered ""difficult"" or ""unintelligible"" by modern readers. Author Cato Gulaker argues that the numerous allusions to divine testing make good sense within the theological rationale of Luke, including the idea of praying to God in order for him not to lead his petitioners into temptation. As this element of the New Testament writings in general, and Luke in particular, is frequently overlooked in academic publications, this book will be vital for scholars, clergy, and general readers interested in the theology and cosmology of the two-part Lukan narrative.

""One of the main themes in Luke’s Gospel and Acts of the Apostles is that life is a series of trials, and that God Himself is the tester-in-chief. Gulaker brings this theme to the fore as never before, and shows us the true meaning of ‘lead us not into temptation.’""

—Henry Ansgar Kelly, Distinguished Research Professor, English Department, University of California, Los Angeles

""In this careful study of Luke-Acts, Cato Gulaker argues that the figure of Satan should be interpreted as an agent of divine testing within a monistic worldview. Rather than an independent cosmic enemy of God and the church, Satan operates with divine authority to test, validate or disqualify the discipleship of members of the Christian community. Gulaker’s highly stimulating work continues to cast new light on the shadowy figure of Satan in the New Testament.""

—Paul Middleton, Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity, University of Chester"

By: Cato Gulaker
Series edited by: Hemchand Gossai
Imprint: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Volume: 186
Dimensions: Height: 225mm, Width: 150mm,
Weight: 417g
ISBN: 9781636676579
ISBN 10: 163667657X
Series: Studies in Biblical Literature
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 22 May 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Cato Gulaker is an Associate Professor at Ansgar University College, where he currently serves as Dean of Studies. He received his PhD from MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society. He is the author of Satan, the Heavenly Adversary of Man: A Narrative Analysis of the Function of Satan in the Book of Revelation (2020) and Sexual Abstinence in the New Testament (Peter Lang 2022).

Reviews for Luke on Trial: A Literary Analysis of the Function of Divine Testing in Luke-Acts

One of the main themes in Luke’s Gospel and Acts of the Apostles is that life is a series of trials, and that God Himself is the tester-in-chief. Gulaker brings this theme to the fore as never before, and shows us the true meaning of “lead us not into temptation.” Henry Ansgar Kelly Distinguished Research Professor English Department, University of California, Los Angeles In this careful study of Luke-Acts, Cato Gulaker argues that the figure of Satan should be interpreted as an agent of divine testing within a monistic worldview. Rather than an independent cosmic enemy of God and the church, Satan operates with divine authority to test, validate or disqualify the discipleship of members of the Christian community. Gulaker’s highly stimulating work continues to cast new light on the shadowy figure of Satan in the New Testament. Paul Middleton Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity, The University of Chester.