"Convinced that God had called us" : dreams, visions, and the perception of God's will in Luke-Acts /

"Convinced that God had called us" : dreams, visions, and the perception of God's will in Luke-Acts /

Dream and vision scenes figure prominently in Luke-Acts. Following a discussion of methodology, historical background, and critical scholarship, this study provides a comprehensive examination of the dreams and visions in the Lukan narrative. Special attention is given to those scenes that feature s...

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Main Author: Miller, John B. F.

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Boston : Brill, 2007.

Series: Biblical interpretation series, v. 85
Biblical Interpretation Series 85.
Biblical Studies, Ancient Near East and Early Christianity E-Books Online, Collection 2007, ISBN: 9789004222700.

Subjects:

Bible. > Acts > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Bible. > Luke > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Dromen.
Lucaanse geschriften.
Visioenen.
Dreams > Biblical teaching.
Visions > Biblical teaching.
Vocation > Biblical teaching.

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Call Number: BS2589.6.V57 M55 2007

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Summary:Dream and vision scenes figure prominently in Luke-Acts. Following a discussion of methodology, historical background, and critical scholarship, this study provides a comprehensive examination of the dreams and visions in the Lukan narrative. Special attention is given to those scenes that feature significant interpretation by characters in the story (e.g., Zechariah and Mary [Luke 1-2], Saul's/Paul's conversion [Acts 9, 22, and 26], the Cornelius-Peter episode [Acts 10:1-11:18], and Paul's dream at Troas [Acts 16:9-10]). While a number of studies have highlighted the importance of dreams and visions for Luke's portrayal of God, the present study suggests that the human side of these visionary encounters is equally important. Just as Lukan dreams and visions depict God's active involvement in the events of human history, they also depict God's people attempting to perceive God's will through these visionary encounters.
Item Description:Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral)--Princeton Theological Seminary.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. [245]-257) and indexes.
ISBN:9789047411420
ISSN:0928-0731 ;
Access:Available to subscribing member institutions only.