Early Narrative Christology: The Lord in the Gospel of Luke

by C. Kavin Rowe

Despite the striking frequency with which the Greek word for kyrios (Lord) occurs in Luke's Gospel, this study is the first comprehensive analysis of Luke's use of this word. Rowe offers a careful exegetical discussion of all the passages in the Gospel that use kyrios for Jesus in order to trace the complex and deliberate development in Luke's narrative of Jesus's identity as Lord. Detailed attention to Luke's artistry and use of Mark demonstrates that Luke has a nuanced and sophisticated christology. For Rowe, Luke's use of kyrios for Jesus not only after the resurrection but throughout shows Jesus's close association with the God of Israel. This book, now available in paperback, was first published in hardcover by Walter de Gruyter.

Genres: Christian, Theology

290 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Caleb Rolling · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sharp and incisive study of Luke’s use of κυριος throughout the Gospel. A great treatment of Lucan narrative more generally, and the post-script comparing Lucan κυριος christology with that of John and Paul alone is worth the price of admission.

[Jon Vos · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good and detailed look at all the passages in Luke that refer to the “Lord.” Really helpful for reading the entire Gospel. I was especially impressed with how poorly I’ve read some of these passages all my life. Jesus is Lord!

[Sung Min · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thorough, accurate, and insightful exegesis and analysis of Luke's use of kurios.