C. Kavin Rowe – författare

For almost 300 years, the dominant trend in New Testament interpretation has been to read the Acts of the Apostles as a document that argues for the political possibility of harmonious co-existence between 'Rome' and the early Christian movement. Kavin Rowe argues that the time is long overdue for a sophisticated, critically constructive reappraisal. For Luke (the author of Acts), he says, politics is the embodied and concrete shape of God's apocalypse, or revelation, to the world. To understand Luke's political vision, therefore, we must examine how the narration of God's identity shapes ecclesiology: theological truth claims and the core practices of Christian communities are bound together in the very nature of things. Recognizing this interconnection requires a radical reassessment and rereading of Acts. No longer can Acts be seen as a simple apologia that articulates Christianity's harmlessness vis-à-vis Rome. Rather, in its attempt to form communities that witness to God's apocalypse, Luke's second volume is a highly charged and theologically sophisticated political document. Indeed, argues Rowe, Luke aims at nothing less than the construction of a new culture - a total pattern of life - that inherently runs counter to the constitutive aspects of Graeco-Roman society.

For almost 300 years, the dominant trend in New Testament interpretation has been to read the Acts of the Apostles as a document that argues for the political possibility of harmonious co-existence between ''Rome'' and the early Christian movement. Kavin Rowe argues that the time is long overdue for a sophisticated, critically constructive reappraisal. "A brilliant piece of work by a young scholar of considerable promise."--First Things"This well-written, well-argued book is a must read for New Testament scholars." -- Review of Biblical Literature "This sophisticated argument offers a comprehensive vision of Acts and deserves a wide readership." -- Religious Studies Review"There is so much happening in these pages that a slow and careful read will provoke sustained thoughts on a variety of subjects of ecclesial interest ranging from Christianity and culture to issues of tolerance and political theology." -- Themelios

For almost 300 years, the dominant trend in New Testament interpretation has been to read the Acts of the Apostles as a document that argues for the political possibility of harmonious co-existence between 'Rome' and the early Christian movement. Kavin Rowe argues that the time is long overdue for a sophisticated, critically constructive reappraisal. "A brilliant piece of work by a young scholar of considerable promise."--First Things"This well-written, well-argued book is a must read for New Testament scholars." -- Review of Biblical Literature "This sophisticated argument offers a comprehensive vision of Acts and deserves a wide readership." -- Religious Studies Review"There is so much happening in these pages that a slow and careful read will provoke sustained thoughts on a variety of subjects of ecclesial interest ranging from Christianity and culture to issues of tolerance and political theology." -- Themelios

For almost 300 years, the dominant trend in New Testament interpretation has been to read the Acts of the Apostles as a document that argues for the political possibility of harmonious co-existence between ''Rome'' and the early Christian movement. Kavin Rowe argues that the time is long overdue for a sophisticated, critically constructive reappraisal. "A brilliant piece of work by a young scholar of considerable promise."--First Things"This well-written, well-argued book is a must read for New Testament scholars." -- Review of Biblical Literature "This sophisticated argument offers a comprehensive vision of Acts and deserves a wide readership." -- Religious Studies Review"There is so much happening in these pages that a slow and careful read will provoke sustained thoughts on a variety of subjects of ecclesial interest ranging from Christianity and culture to issues of tolerance and political theology." -- Themelios

This Festschrift is offered to Richard Hays in celebration of his sixtieth birthday as a token of gratitude from colleagues and friends whose scholarly imaginations have been sparked in numerous ways by his generative insights. Contributors:   Dale C. Allison Jr. Gary A. Anderson John M. G. Barclay Markus Bockmuehl Douglas A. Campbell Stephen B. Chapman Brian E. Daley Ellen F. Davis James D. G. Dunn Susan G. Eastman Bruce N. Fisk Beverly Roberts Gaventa Joel B. Green A. Katherine Grieb Stanley Hauerwas Christopher B. Hays Judith C. Hays Sarah Hays George Hobson Luke Timothy Johnson Leander E. Keck Joel Marcus R. W. L. Moberly David P. Moessner C. Kavin Rowe E. P. Sanders D. Moody Smith David C. Steinmetz Marianne Meye Thompson Allen Verhey J. Ross Wagner Francis Watson N. T. Wright

C. Kavin Rowe’s keenest essays on Luke, Acts, and Paul, collected into one volume    How should scholars undertake New Testament interpretation? C. Kavin Rowe unfolds a careful, multidisciplinary approach across fifteen of his most incisive articles and chapters. Focusing on Luke, Acts, and Paul’s letters, this authoritative collection exemplifies how to enrich exegesis through historical inquiry, philosophical reasoning, and theological reflection. Topics include:       • The historical context of the Roman imperial cult        • Ecclesial theology in Luke and Acts       • The relationship between Luke and Acts       • Paul and material culture    Seeking the truth of Scripture requires more than a close reading of the text. Rowe’s work on Luke, Acts, and Paul demonstrates how fruitful biblical interpretation can be when interpreters cross disciplinary boundaries. This volume is an indispensable addition to the libraries of scholars, students, and serious readers of Scripture alike.

At its beginning Christianity was surprising, powerful, creative, world-shaking.Today in the West it is many times familiar, common, andexpected, losing its power to surprise and transform. We have developedsocietal amnesia and ignorance of what Christianity originally was – andwhat it still can be. We need to recover the surprise of Christianity. Weneed to ask the same fundamental questions as the early Christians, whichwill help us rediscover the surprising power of Christianity in our midst.Focusing on the surprise of the gospel message takes us into the heart ofwhat it is to understand Christianity at all, and thus what it is to rememberand relearn the life-giving power and witness that went with being Christianat the beginning. This remembering and relearning can, in turn, surprise usall over again and chart a course for our witness today.

Despite the striking frequency with which the Greek word kyrios, Lord, occurs in Luke's Gospel, this study is the first comprehensive analysis of Luke's use of this word. The analysis follows the use of kyrios in the Gospel from beginning to end in order to trace narratively the complex and deliberate development of Jesus' identity as Lord. Detailed attention to Luke's narrative artistry and his use of Mark demonstrates that Luke has a nuanced and sophisticated christology centered on Jesus' identity as Lord.

Despite the striking frequency with which the Greek word kyrios, Lord, occurs in Luke''s Gospel, this study is the first comprehensive analysis of Luke''s use of this word. The analysis follows the use of kyrios in the Gospel from beginning to end in order to trace narratively the complex and deliberate development of Jesus'' identity as Lord. Detailed attention to Luke''s narrative artistry and his use of Mark demonstrates that Luke has a nuanced and sophisticated christology centered on Jesus'' identity as Lord.