Jesus as Benefactor A Neglected Aspect of Luke's Christology

Jantsch, Torsten (2022): Jesus as Benefactor A Neglected Aspect of Luke's Christology. In: Novum Testamentum, Bd. 64, Nr. 3: S. 277-295

Abstract

This article argues that a thus far neglected aspect of Luke's Christology is the portrayal of Jesus as a benefactor. It interprets the use of lexemes of the semantic domain euergetes (benefactor) in Luke-Acts ( Luke 22:25;Acts 4:9;10:38) against the background of ancient sources. The common feature of designating kings and emperors as saviours and benefactors fits perfectly, both with Luke's use of the title saviour for Jesus and with his royal Christology, but adds a decisive new aspect: Jesus, the heavenly lord and judge, is not a tyrant, but a beneficial ruler.

• Dokumententyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
• Fakultät: Evangelische Theologie
• Themengebiete: 200 Religion > 200 Religion
• ISSN: 0048-1009
• Sprache: Englisch