The Davidic Messiah in Luke-Acts: The Promise and Its Fulfilment in Lukan Christology

by Mark L. Strauss

The nature of Lukan christology has been much debated in recent years, with scholars claiming the pre-eminence of such categories as Lord, Prophet, Christ, or Isaianic Servant. In the present work the author examines one major theme within Luke's christology, that of the coming king from the line of David. A study of the Lukan birth narrative and the speeches in Acts reveals that Luke shows a strong interest in this royal-messianic theme, introducing...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1850755221
• ISBN13: 9781850755227
• Release Date: March 1995
• Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press
• Length: 413 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"